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by aurareturn 173 days ago 

  I don't. I just asked to do some research instead of indulging in wild speculation.
You are. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority

  An argument from authority[a] is a form of argument in which the opinion of an authority figure (or figures) is used as evidence to support an argument.[1] The argument from authority is often considered a logical fallacy[2] and obtaining knowledge in this way is fallible.[3][4]

  Again, just baseless speculation. Rob had a very prolific where he worked on foundational technologies like programming language design. He is now retired. What kind of power would he be afraid to lose?
Clout? Historical importance? Feeling like people are forgetting him? If he didn't care about any of this, he wouldn't have a social media account.
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spacechild1 173 days ago
I'm not saying that Rob is right because of his achievements. I'm only saying that your speculations in your original post are ridiculous considering Rob's career and personal situation.

> Clout? Historical importance? Feeling like people are forgetting him?

Even more speculation.

Just in case you are not aware: there are many people who really think that what the big AI companies are doing is unethical. Rob may be one of them.

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aurareturn 172 days ago
Stop appealing to authority. Just argue about facts and what was said.

You also keep accusing me of speculation but I already mentioned multiple times that it’s speculation. I never said it’s not speculation. It’s you who can’t make a coherent come back argument except to tell me to research and then respect him.

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spacechild1 171 days ago
It's you who didn't look up some facts before posting. Please read your original post and then tell me how it possibly relates to Rob's situation.

> You also keep accusing me of speculation but I already mentioned multiple times that it’s speculation.

Yes, you mentioned it yourself, but you don't seem to understand the problem with it.

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