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longtermrisk.org
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| | | | | Suffering risks, or s-risks, are "risks of events that bring about suffering in cosmically significant amounts" (Althaus and Gloor 2016).1 This article will discuss why the reduction of s-risks could be a candidate for a top priority among altruistic causes aimed at influencing the long-term future. The number of sentient beings in the future might be astronomical, and certain cultural, evolutionary, and technological forces could cause many of these beings to have lives dominated by severe suffering. S-... | |
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www.rifters.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The discussion revolves around consciousness, philosophical zombies, and the nature of inner monologue. Participants explore the distinction between conscious and non-conscious states, the possibility of philosophical zombies, and how inner monologue manifests differently for individuals. There's also a mention of Julian Jaynes' bicameral mind theory and its implications for understanding human consciousness. The conversation touches on topics like the evolution of language, the role of the neocortex in generating feelings, and the potential for machines to simulate or achieve consciousness. Some contributors reference literature and theories, while others bring in personal experiences and speculative ideas about the future of AI and human cogni... | |
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punyamishra.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article explores the historical naming of the field that would become artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting how the chosen term significantly influenced its development and public perception. Initially, various names were considered, such as 'cybernetics,' 'automata studies,' and 'complex information processing.' The decision to name it 'artificial intelligence' by John McCarthy in 1956 shifted the focus toward human-like intelligence, which led to both optimism and challenges. The author speculates on alternative naming conventions, like 'cybernetics,' which might have fostered a more systems-oriented approach, reducing anthropomorphism and hype around machine consciousness. The post also reflects on the limitations of early AI predict... | |
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www.ecosophia.net
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| | | As the orchestra warms up for the final opera of the Ring cycle, the great conflict in Richard Wagner's mind has been settled at last. Gone is the giddy utopian fantasy Wagner took from Ludwig Feue... | ||
