Yet another vague accusation that is not worth replying to.
It's really not. Nothing good can come of this exchange, least of all to you.
I'm getting bored with this pointless flamewar.
People ask questions. People get answers. You included.
I can see that the mere breath of dissent causes the community to rise up in arms to nuke the dissenter.
No, you're actually just wrong and absurdly so. Clippy doesn't need you for his museum.
Great fun for you folk, I am sure
It isn't wise for me to admit it but yes, there is a certain amount of satisfaction to be derived from direct social competition. I'm human, I'm male.
but I can't see any good reason for me to play along with your childish games.
I agree (without, obviously, accepting the label). You are better off sticking to your position and finding ways to have your desired influence that avoid unwanted social penalties.
It isn't wise for me to admit it but yes, there is a certain amount of satisfaction to be derived from direct social competition. I'm human, I'm male.
Upvoted for honesty. It's far better to be aware of it than not to be.
Anyhow, I think you don't really need to add anything more at this point; the thread looks properly wrapped up to me.
A friend of mine is about to launch himself heavily into the realm of AI programming. The details of his approach aren't important; probabilities dictate that he is unlikely to score a major success. He's asked me for advice, however, on how to design a safe(r) AI. I've been pointing him in the right directions and sending him links to useful posts on this blog and the SIAI.
Do people here have any recommendations they'd like me to pass on? Hopefully, these may form the basis of a condensed 'warning pack' for other AI makers.
Addendum: Advice along the lines of "don't do it" is vital and good, but unlikely to be followed. Coding will nearly certainly happen; is there any way of making it less genocidally risky?