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by Bender
28 days ago
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Have I Become a Luddite? Most likely not. Luddites hate all automation and machinery. There is probably a name for something in the middle of that spectrum. Even the strictest subgroups of Amish are not Luddites, not even close. The definition of that name would have to include some aspects of pragmatism, logic, common sense and balance. Just because new tech is launched and may be temporarily popular does not mean it should be praised, adored or even accepted. AI will destroy the environment and make electricity expensive. For example, I would never give up my 1947 tractor. It can do more work than a horse. The used UTV I bought is also very handy. I like old trucks though I absolutely despise what people call modern cars and what they have become despite their crappy implementations of environmental improvements that they have fooled and reprogrammed people with that makes the oil and automotive industry orgasmic. Drive by wire and internet accessible is equal to assassination on demand RIP Anne Heche. Modern vehicles are intellectually disgusting and abhorrent. Modern touch screen controls are just irresponsible. In my view technology and some machinery have taken giant steps backwards and not wanting to accept such vial abominations is not being a Luddite rather it is just being practical, having some common sense and not being enamored by the hype machine. |
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Well if there isn't one then we can make one, similar to how Luddite as a word came through this according to wikipedia:
> The Luddites were members of a 19th-century movement of English textile workers who opposed the use of certain types of automated machinery due to concerns relating to worker pay and output quality. They often destroyed the machines in organised raids.[1][2] Members of the group referred to themselves as Luddites, self-described followers of "Ned Ludd", a legendary weaver whose name was used as a pseudonym in threatening letters to mill owners and government officials.[3]
The question arises as to who is the Ned Ludd of the modern era of AI/LLM who represent what you are talking about in the sense of pragmatism, logic,common sense and balance.
> Just because new tech is launched and may be temporarily popular does not mean it should be praised, adored or even accepted
Agreed, not all that glitters is gold.
Edit: speaking of the question arises part, I think that I personally liked Mitchell's view of AI, he is a bit too optimistic at times but I find his overall opinion balanced and more nuanced,
so perhaps mitchellism or hashimotoism/hashimotism could be one of my votes.