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The screwdriver is a military technology. Forget the sci-fi fantasy; what is powerful about actually existing screwdrivers is its application to relatively mund
by tantalor 7y ago
The screwdriver is a military technology. Forget the sci-fi fantasy; what is powerful about actually existing screwdrivers is its application to relatively mundane tasks like driving screws and carpentry. Though less uncanny than Frankenstein’s monster, these tools are nevertheless valuable to any army.
- alkibiades 7y agoi suppose you wanted nuclear research to happen in germany and japan rather than america then? it’s just like a screwdriver, that’s why china is using AI for tracking and oppressing their uighur minorities
- craftyguy 7y ago> it’s just like a screwdriver, that’s why china is using AI for tracking and oppressing their uighur minorities I don't think a screwdriver can be used to oppress millions of people.
- Symmetry 7y agoI think using screwdrivers as an analogy underplays the potential importance of AI. Electricity would be a better analogy.
- alkibiades 7y agonukes is the best.