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> The only explanation is that something has coded nonsense in a way that poses as a useful message; only after wasting time and effort does the deception becom
by jcalx 2y ago
> The only explanation is that something has coded nonsense in a way that poses as a useful message; only after wasting time and effort does the deception becomes apparent. The signal functions to consume the resources of a recipient for zero payoff and reduced fitness. The signal is a virus.
> Viruses do not arise from kin, symbionts, or other allies.
> The signal is an attack.
―Blindsight, by Peter Watts
- slowmovintarget 2y agoWho needs the Matrix; we're putting everyone in the world in their own Chinese Room. From whom does the attack come, though? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_room https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_room