This is less related to actually existing "AI" and more about one of the myths (or, ultimately, the constellation of myths) that drives people to work on "AI." I posted this on Mastodon, but it probably belongs here as well.

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[–] 9 points 6 months ago (4 children)

From your username I assume this is yours?

Good writeup, though some typos (especially in pascal's wager part, you missed a "not" somewhere that ruins the idea) (and heliocentric, not hellocentric, though probably fine for most people)

I'll be sharing this with people, thanks!

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  • [–] 5 points 6 months ago

    Adding on a constructive criticism:

    Even the occasional ability to predict the future, combined with the inability to actually stop it from happening, is a classical unpleasantness attested to by the story of Pandora.

    I believe OP meant the story of Cassandra, not Pandora.

    Other than that and some typos, though, well argued! Added this to my bookmark hoard.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    The author clearly believes our solar system, possibly our universe, circles around the most recent greeting. Thus likely returning us to a geocentric model until alien life is found speaking English? Or will any form of greeting do?

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