The post discusses the legacy of Cyc and its creator, Douglas Lenat, who has passed away. User comments highlight varying opinions on Cyc's contributions to artificial intelligence and its relevance in the evolving AI landscape. Some users express regret over the lack of coherence in Cyc’s ideas, while others see potential for next-gen iterations that combine Cyc's ontology with modern approaches like LLMs. There's a critical view of Cyc's closed-source nature compared to successful open-source competitors. The conversation touches on the significance of context in AI outputs and recognizes both the limits and potential of Cyc, reflecting on how openness in research might change its trajectory.