[xg15]

> For the past few years we have been recording a lecture series called Buddhism for AI. It's about our efforts to design a religion (yes, a religion) based on Buddhism for consumption directly by AI systems. We actually feel this is very important work given the world situation.

I think it's an indicator of just how weird the times we're currently living in really are, that this part actually makes perfect sense...

(whether or not it's a good idea or will lead to the results they envision is another question)

[RajT88]

There was a cool Korean movie which featured a robot Buddha, "Doomsday Book".

[taurknaut]

You'd think that the people willing to talk to a chatbot would not be willing to discuss the self with any honesty, but I'm continually surprised by the world.

[RajT88]

I have a friend who has mental health issues thanks to what life has thrown at her.

ChatGPT gives out surprisingly solid advice and feedback. It is a bad look that ChatGPT is more emotionally intelligent than her friends.

[taurknaut]

> It is a bad look that ChatGPT is more emotionally intelligent than her friends.

Shitty humans are forever.

Regardless, I have an extremely hard time imagining that LLMs as they stand are capable of delivering anything but the most shallow of support.

[RajT88]

Being bad at emotions does not necessarily make you a shitty person.

If I showed you the transcripts you too would be impressed! I can assure you of that.