Exactly. LLMs simulate fluency, not foundational accuracy. They echo consensus, even when consensus is flawed. Without a grounding in first principles or relational coherence, they can amplify error with confidence. The mirror isnāt the map.
LLMs are trained to imitate patterns of language, not to discover or verify truth. So, when asked to speak as an expert in an area where perceived experts have a widespread misconception, the LLM will parrot that misconception, adopting the register and vocabulary of experts.