It'd be quite an accomplishment to die of ass cancer while in a fire. Your timing would have to be impeccable. And how would they figure out the right cause of death?
Still don't get it? Why would we even allow it to evolve? These machines will ultimately be created and controlled by us, it would be almost trivial for us to control their evolution and decision making processes.
Why would we do the "let the AIs build smarter versions of themselves"-thing to begin with? Why would not just let them design smarter versions and then build them ourselves after we put in the limitations we decide they need?
Because we don't have a choice. If we decide to build a new AI based on the instructions of the "old" AI with an IQ of say, 500, there's no way we could be sure we could control it or know exactly how its decision making process works. I think it's a little naive and optimistic to think we could control something several times smarter than us, even if we keep it caged.
I think rhere are a number of key differences in drive. AI motivation will unlikely work in the same way as ours (or we're doomed from the start). But once they're smarter than us, we will have them design even smarter versions, and once they reach IQs of over 400, there's no way we could possibly hope to imagine what goes on inside their brains. We could be manipulated as easily as ants.
But I still think that if we're given enough time on this planet, super intelligent and fully autonomous AI is inevitable. It excites me more than it scares me.
Still, as a Christian, I don't believe we'll ever get that far. And maybe we shouldn't, either.
I never really understood this kind of fear of 'artificial intelligence'. I mean, yes we have all seen HAL9000 and Skynet in the movies, but what I never understood about those (aside from why they thought it was a good idea to put both systems in full control of mission critical stuff) was that they were supposed to be even remotely human-like.
Even if we do create artificial intelligence it'll be *nothing* like human intelligence. First off all there is no reason to make a computer that might decide it does not want to do whatever it is you ask it do. Secondly this hypothetical AI would interact with and perceive the world in a completely different way from humans.
I don't think there is any reason at all to fear the AI.
You must have misread me. I'm not afraid of AI. Given enough time we'll make an AI that's way smarter than us, and it'll likely be able to govern us much better and fairer than we can govern ourselves. Or it will annihilate us completely, without any real way for us to defend ourselves.
Eventually all jobs will be done by computers. It's just a matter of time. We will either live in a currency-less society (a la star trek) or all of the currency will be controlled and held by those in charge of the computers.
I'm very happy this law passed over here. What does annoy me some is that the major telcos are now having large marketing campaigns about how they decided to no longer charge for these plans out of the goodness of their hearts. But I guess that's inevitable.
Carrying out chips could be very useful, but it's also very scary and dangerous. What if we're forced by law to have these things inserted? We could be tracked and monitored continuously in the name of safety from terrorism. Though part of me knows chipping is inevitable: It is too powerful to resist for governments and large corporations.
" . . . and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
-- Revelation 13:15-17
So why not tell them to stop doing that rather than trying to sue them out of existence?
FTFA:
He said: "When it's an established business, we like to get the company to acknowledge they are using our trademarks, stop selling infringing articles and then we will grant them a licence for a nominal fee - approximately $100 a year."
It features characters from Tolkien's stories on its signs, has "Frodo" and "Gandalf" cocktails on the menu and the face of Lord of the Rings film star Elijah Wood on its loyalty card.
A letter from SZC had asked the pub to remove all references to the characters.
They weren't sued out of existence, just asked to pay the license fee and stop using trademarked items.
I was going to mention boo.com! The store where you could match and view clothes in full 3d. They poured so many tens of millions of dollars into it before it burst, but it was cool to look at while it was still online.
Here in Holland you can show full frontal nudity on magazine covers, but not on children's eye level or lower if it's erotic. If it's non-erotic you can place it anywhere you want (including daytime commercials).
You might get a percentage off the first year, up to 50% if you're lucky. Or you get a gadget or something similar, but otherwise the subscription cost is only marginally below store cost.
While I would like to start with the disclaimer that I'm a Christian, your assertion:
but receiving mostly reason and thoughtful discussion
Is absolutely false. There are a lot of mindless bigots on both sides as well as reasonable intellectuals. Atheists aren't some elite group, who, through patient and thoughtful deliberation have come to an objective understanding of the universe and the people around them. Some might, but for the vast majority it's a belief system not unlike mot organized religions.
Right now, in America, there are some self-named religious groups which push doubtful (and sometimes outright hateful) messages at full force while completely oblivious to anything else. Christwire scares me a lot, and I consider myself a pretty fundamental Christian. But in other countries it's Muslims or Hindus or even Atheists who lead the hate campaigns.
I do worry about these induced supersoldiers getting free,
Well, the article states that super soldiers are disappearing among a lot of ant species. Probably because they no longer increase the chance of survival. So if these do get out, they would most likely not survive very long. Apart from that, unless they release a supersoldier making queen, they won't be able to reproduce anyway. (cue Jurassic park theme song).
It doesn't have to be stupidity. Just like people with dyslexia can have great trouble reading and writing, people with dyscalculia can have great difficulty with basic math and numbers. Even the simple math questions presented in the article could be incomprehensible to someone with dyscalculia.
Most people are suggesting open source apps and games, but there are some really good closed source ones as well:
Spelunky(okay this one's open source) Cave Story Fantastic platform game. Trackmania Nations Great multiplayer and single player racing game. Urban Terror The graphics are a little dated, but the gameplay is still really, really good. Online multiplayer team based FPS.
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It'd be quite an accomplishment to die of ass cancer while in a fire. Your timing would have to be impeccable. And how would they figure out the right cause of death?
How did they catch him? It seems unlikely the pilot had such good eyesight as to recognize him from above..
Did he spell his name on the cockpit ceiling or something?
I'd consider it if I had enough stuff to keep me occupied up there. At the least, a decent internet connection.
Although, it'd be kind of problematic trying to register on websites.
"Country: Eh.. United State of Mars?"
"Continent: Shit I don't know, should have paid better attention at the briefing."
What laws would I have to adhere to?
Could I legally pirate software?
And would it be illegal for people to download from my Mars server?
Would I be the king of Mars?
I watched you watch The Watchmen. It was more entertaining than watching The Watchmen.
Because we don't have a choice. If we decide to build a new AI based on the instructions of the "old" AI with an IQ of say, 500, there's no way we could be sure we could control it or know exactly how its decision making process works. I think it's a little naive and optimistic to think we could control something several times smarter than us, even if we keep it caged.
I think rhere are a number of key differences in drive. AI motivation will unlikely work in the same way as ours (or we're doomed from the start). But once they're smarter than us, we will have them design even smarter versions, and once they reach IQs of over 400, there's no way we could possibly hope to imagine what goes on inside their brains. We could be manipulated as easily as ants.
But I still think that if we're given enough time on this planet, super intelligent and fully autonomous AI is inevitable. It excites me more than it scares me.
Still, as a Christian, I don't believe we'll ever get that far. And maybe we shouldn't, either.
You must have misread me. I'm not afraid of AI. Given enough time we'll make an AI that's way smarter than us, and it'll likely be able to govern us much better and fairer than we can govern ourselves. Or it will annihilate us completely, without any real way for us to defend ourselves.
If you're working, and your job doesn't involve focused application of creativity, the time to start refocusing your career objectives is now.
FTFY. In time, even jobs involving focused application of creativity will be replaced. No job is safe from AI in the end.
Not a privacy violation, billions of privacy violations.
Eventually all jobs will be done by computers. It's just a matter of time. We will either live in a currency-less society (a la star trek) or all of the currency will be controlled and held by those in charge of the computers.
I'm very happy this law passed over here. What does annoy me some is that the major telcos are now having large marketing campaigns about how they decided to no longer charge for these plans out of the goodness of their hearts. But I guess that's inevitable.
Carrying out chips could be very useful, but it's also very scary and dangerous. What if we're forced by law to have these things inserted? We could be tracked and monitored continuously in the name of safety from terrorism. Though part of me knows chipping is inevitable: It is too powerful to resist for governments and large corporations.
I always use Pronouncable passwords myself. They're easy to remember but still not brute forcible.
FTFA:
He said: "When it's an established business, we like to get the company to acknowledge they are using our trademarks, stop selling infringing articles and then we will grant them a licence for a nominal fee - approximately $100 a year." It features characters from Tolkien's stories on its signs, has "Frodo" and "Gandalf" cocktails on the menu and the face of Lord of the Rings film star Elijah Wood on its loyalty card. A letter from SZC had asked the pub to remove all references to the characters.
They weren't sued out of existence, just asked to pay the license fee and stop using trademarked items.
I was going to mention boo.com! The store where you could match and view clothes in full 3d. They poured so many tens of millions of dollars into it before it burst, but it was cool to look at while it was still online.
Here in Holland you can show full frontal nudity on magazine covers, but not on children's eye level or lower if it's erotic. If it's non-erotic you can place it anywhere you want (including daytime commercials).
You might get a percentage off the first year, up to 50% if you're lucky. Or you get a gadget or something similar, but otherwise the subscription cost is only marginally below store cost.
Is absolutely false. There are a lot of mindless bigots on both sides as well as reasonable intellectuals. Atheists aren't some elite group, who, through patient and thoughtful deliberation have come to an objective understanding of the universe and the people around them. Some might, but for the vast majority it's a belief system not unlike mot organized religions.
Right now, in America, there are some self-named religious groups which push doubtful (and sometimes outright hateful) messages at full force while completely oblivious to anything else. Christwire scares me a lot, and I consider myself a pretty fundamental Christian. But in other countries it's Muslims or Hindus or even Atheists who lead the hate campaigns.
Slow? Do you know of anything faster than radio waves?
Well, the article states that super soldiers are disappearing among a lot of ant species. Probably because they no longer increase the chance of survival. So if these do get out, they would most likely not survive very long. Apart from that, unless they release a supersoldier making queen, they won't be able to reproduce anyway. (cue Jurassic park theme song).
I think you mean implicit.
It doesn't have to be stupidity. Just like people with dyslexia can have great trouble reading and writing, people with dyscalculia can have great difficulty with basic math and numbers. Even the simple math questions presented in the article could be incomprehensible to someone with dyscalculia.
Most people are suggesting open source apps and games, but there are some really good closed source ones as well:
Spelunky(okay this one's open source)
Cave Story Fantastic platform game.
Trackmania Nations Great multiplayer and single player racing game.
Urban Terror The graphics are a little dated, but the gameplay is still really, really good. Online multiplayer team based FPS.
All soaps are anti biotic. These so-called 'anti biotic' soaps don't kill more germs than normal soap.
I think you're taking this a little too seriously