Galileo's Basilisk
hexmhell.writeas.com
I am disappointed that I have to write this. It is deeply embarrassing that the thing I am writing about has gone on for so long, that so...

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.

  • NightFantom@slrpnk.net
    9·
    5 天前

    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!

    • pomegranatefern@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      5 天前

      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.

    • hex_m_hell@slrpnk.netOP
      6·
      5 天前

      Thank you. Yeah, feedback is always welcome. Between the ADHD and sleep deprivation from having kids, my editing is not the best.

    • INeedANewUserName@piefed.socialEnglish
      3·
      5 天前

      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?