RichardHughes comments on Suggest alternate names for the "Singularity Institute" - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Dorikka 19 June 2012 10:08:00PM 4 points [-]

The approximation might end up being 'making androids to be friends with people', or some kind of therapy-related research. Seriously. Given that even many people involved with AGI research do not seem to understand that Friendliness is a problem, I don't think that the first impression generated by that word will be favorable.

It would be convenient to find some laymen to test on, since our simulations of a layman's understanding may be in error.

Comment author: RichardHughes 25 June 2012 07:04:49PM 0 points [-]

I have no ability to do any actual random selection, but you raise a good point - some focus group testing on laymen would be a good precaution to take before settling on a name.