The “strong public buy in” is sneaky. Thanks to relentless propaganda by media and FLI, the public hates AI but does not actually believe in superintelligence. The scientific community is more divided about the question
@plinz
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Defining Computing: Calculator versus Computer Distinction
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It’s not a computer, it’s just a calculator
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AI Energy Consumption Gap Remains Significant Challenge
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There is still far too much energy that is not being consumed by AI
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AI Superiority and Ethical Behavior Toward Humans
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It is amusing to watch how you don’t take prisoners, but are you aware that you are respected and safe in your superiority, and there is no need for you to lash out against the little mortals?
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Anime Catgirls Better Than AI Criticism
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Before making another criticism of AI, ask yourself if it’s really better than an anime catgirl
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Current AI Complaints Represent Wasted Energy and Intelligence
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Most of the current complaints about AI are both a waste of energy and intelligence
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Life as Self-Aware Glider: ALife and Consciousness Emergence
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Takeaway from ALife talk by Olaf Witkowski and Takashi Ikegami: Life is a glider that becomes aware of itself
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Unitree Humanoids Armed With AK47s Replace Tank Turrets
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After we’ve exhausted our supply of tanks, our turrets will be 3200 usd Unitree humanoids wielding AK47s
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Institutional Silence: Science Leaders’ Accountability Crisis
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The problem is not that science leaders deceived some people, but that none of those within the institutions who were not deceived stood up and contradicted them
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Science integrity compromised by opportunists and ideologues
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Science requires the adherence to a special code, a commitment to seek and serve truth above all other things. By opening up science to opportunists, impostors and ideologues, we defiled it, robbed it of its status and sanctity, and deprived ourselves of its fruits