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The Slow and Dangerous Loss of Self
- kevin061 10mo agoIt is a very dangerous slippery slope, and the "instant reward" type of mechanism built into these models has the risk of encouraging short-term thinking. But it is also nothing new. Technology has been wiring the human brain for short-term thinking. From easily accessible porn, accessing a vast encyclopedia anywhere, at any time, coding questions answered on Stack Overflow, and micro-transactions, AI is just the final puzzle piece.
- chrismdp 10mo agoIt is nothing new - and that makes it predictable and scary. > The final puzzle piece ...to what? That's what I'm worried about!
- kevin061 10mo agoThe final puzzle piece to the complete loss of autonomy, independent thinking, and rational discourse that was already facing massive threats.