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> There's far too much uncertainty right now to engage in anything like planning. I agree there's a huge amount of uncertainty. But I think there still must be
by Herval_freire 4y ago
> There's far too much uncertainty right now to engage in anything like planning.
I agree there's a huge amount of uncertainty. But I think there still must be some sort of plan B. Maybe a sort of nest egg of sorts of what to do in case it all goes to shit.
- JohnFen 4y agoWell, yes.. an emergency fund (the bigger the better, but I compromise on keeping at least 1 year's pay) and disaster planning are extremely important regardless of whether or not advanced AI exists. A plan B that targets the consequences of an advanced AI specifically is more problematic because, if the people who are all excited here see their fantasies come true, then not only are we all screwed, but the hardship will be permanent. I haven't yet worked out how to develop a contingency for that. And look at all the comments on this very article replying to people who are positing contingency plans: it's almost all ridicule and telling them that their efforts are pointless. So, apparently, lots of people are upset at the very notion that people are considering contingency plans.
- Herval_freire 4y agoNo I mean more than an emergency fund. An emergency fund can be part of it, but I think you have to plan more given the greater uncertainties posed by AI. More than a fund, an alternative.passive income source(s) is another factor. Given the situation now, it makes sense to ramp these side sources up and get them closer to mainline viability.
- JohnFen 4y agoAbsolutely true. They're very hard to get going, but worth the effort -- AI or not.