> Depending on weather, he will change directions and views
My impression is the opposite: I would describe Gary Marcus as having all his opinions perfectly aligned to a singular viewpoint at all times regardless of weather (or evidence).
At different points he has claimed (1) current models are not intelligent at all and can never be intelligent like us, (2) also we need to ban current models because they will outsmart us and take over the world.
Depending on how he can get interview or get seat at the table, he may chose exact opposite of positions.
My impression is the opposite: I would describe Gary Marcus as having all his opinions perfectly aligned to a singular viewpoint at all times regardless of weather (or evidence).