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by mylastattempt 717 days ago
I very much agree with this line of thought. It seems for humans it is the default mode of operation to just think of what is possible within the foreseeable future, rather than thinking of a reality that includes the seemingly impossible (at the time of the thought).

In my opinion, this is easily noticeable when you try to discuss any system, be it political or economical, that spans multiple countries and interests. People will just revert to whatever is closest to them, rather than being able to foresee a larger cascading result from some random event.

Perhaps this is more of a rant than a comment, apologies, I suppose it would be interesting to have an online space to discuss where things are headed on a logical level, without emotion and ideals and the ridiculous idea that humanity must persevere. Just thinking out what could happen in the next 5, 10 and 99 years.
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sonink 717 days ago
> I suppose it would be interesting to have an online space to discuss where things are headed on a logical level, without emotion and ideals and the ridiculous idea that humanity must persevere.

Absolutely. Happy to be part of it if you are able to set it up.

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hollerith 716 days ago
>the ridiculous idea that humanity must persevere.

Could you expand on what you mean by this? Specifically, is it OK with you if progress in AI causes the death of all the original-type human people like you and I?

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mylastattempt 716 days ago
That comment was meant in a more general or universal sense. Perhaps consider it in the context of 'saving the earth'. There is no earth to be saved. The universe exists, and that's it. Life in all it's forms will find some way to survive. Or not. Wether it reverts all the way back to the size of insects or bacteria before it has a chance to flourish again, well, who knows, but so be it.

Positioning the animal known as 'human' as some God-like entity that must survive at all costs, is extremely arrogant if you ask me. Obviously I wish for humanity to thrive and survive, as this is self preserverance and a bit of pride or ego. But the notion that we are special in some way just rubs me the wrong way and doesn't help think ahead on a large scale and timeline.

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