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Machine Metaphysics and the Cult of Techno-Transcendentalism
- agmand 3y agoI found this discussion of AI from a philosopher of science & biologist really insightful. It speaks of AI hype and AGI in relationship with systems Biology.
- jruohonen 3y agoSo basically the good old libertarian neofeudalism sold in a new package. EDIT: Now I understand better also where the EU bashing is coming: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/5nDxmAvZ9w5CPa9gR/ai-12-the-quest-for-sane-regulations https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/5nDxmAvZ9w5CPa9gR/ai-12-the-... They are even pro-Brexit and all (the reasons of which they grossly misunderstand). And in general, that forum is hilarious in all ways. The self-declared "smartest of the smart". All others are stupid: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/ecuAGrZGtavgsPs4w/the-social-alignment-problem https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/ecuAGrZGtavgsPs4w/the-social... But then again, they fill their forum with full-scale pseudo-science. "Really scientific" eugenics and all: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/yT22RcWrxZcXyGjsA/how-to-have-polygenically-screened-children https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/yT22RcWrxZcXyGjsA/how-to-hav... EDIT #2: You can downvote me all you like. I think I'll write a paper about this lesswrong-forum.
- transfire 3y agoSad. For the most part transhumanists are simply hopeful for the future and what technology can do to elevate us — as it already has in many ways. This article is just malignance from a Luddite worldview. It gives us no place to go — you should be happy with things as they are. It feels like a visit to an old folks home.
- transfire 3y agoNo. I am not with you. You offer nothing, but a poison pill of pure skepticism.