Vladimir_Nesov comments on Open Thread, August 2010-- part 2 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 11 August 2010 08:04:28AM 1 point [-]

If you had access to a time-machine and could transfer one piece of knowledge to an influential ancient (i.e. Plato), what would you tell him?

What counts for "one piece"? I'd like them to know enough math and rationality to be able to think sane thoughts, and explain the problem of Friendly AI, before technology is advanced enough to threaten.