Alan Turing proposed that we might consider a machine to think if it could succeed in an 'imitation game'. In one variant of this game, a…
This page is a general jumping-off point for organizing my thoughts about the [ AI research landscape ], where the field is, where it is…
[ writing inbox ] the privilege of having correct advice work out for you ([ the privilege of advice working out ]) Let's stipulate that any…
pg says: the random things that you learn as a kid make you into a key. Your job is then to find the lock that you fit into. But that's not…
The idea of 'projection' in psychology means to assume that someone else has the same flaws, or foibles, or motivations as you do. It struck…
My position (a [ strong opinion weakly held ]) is that global utility is currently negative, and probably always has been. It's conceivable…
Related to: [ generative vs discriminative modeling ] The difficulty of [ learning new skills ] I remember learning to play the violin when…
(see David Graeber https://www.strike.coop/bullshit-jobs/ ) Most work is oriented towards achieving [ instrumental goal ]s. But most…