[godelski]

> I don’t trust the machines or the people who make them

This makes you consistent. I have no problem with this.

> I didn’t have to read the Harry Potter fanfic to know ad hominems are poor arguments

I mostly agree. But my point is that Eliezer Yudkowsky doesn't actually have the qualifications. I want to be clear that academic degrees aren't necessary to qualify someone, just like they aren't necessary to qualify someone as a good programmer. But it is generally harder and the foundation is shakier. In this case, most of his arguments are founded on incorrect assumptions. They are often logical, but it doesn't matter if something is logical if the premise is incorrect.