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I also don't like the fatalistic mindset, but I feel like we're better off trying to retaliate against the makers and operators of the bots, rather than getting
by BrenBarn 1mo ago
I also don't like the fatalistic mindset, but I feel like we're better off trying to retaliate against the makers and operators of the bots, rather than getting into a technological arms race against the bots themselves. That is, the fight is one of policy, law, and morality, not of technology.
- palmotea 1mo agoWhy not both? Better that than putting all eggs in one basket.
- psd1 1mo agoBecause the effect of the technological measures is an arms race; presumably, universally so. It's a net negative. The article captures the principle in a nutshell.
- palmotea 1mo ago> Because the effect of the technological measures is an arms race; presumably, universally so. It's a net negative. The article captures the principle in a nutshell. It's not that simple. What you say may be true, but the reason arms races happen is the alternative is surrender and domination of you or your people. You can't unilaterally choose to not participate without accepting those consequences.