metaphysicist comments on Thoughts on the Singularity Institute (SI) - Less Wrong

256 Post author: HoldenKarnofsky 11 May 2012 04:31AM

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Comment author: PhilGoetz 15 May 2012 12:23:41AM *  12 points [-]

I'm very impressed by Holden's thoroughness and thoughtfulness. What I'd like to know is why his post is Eliezer-endorsed and has 191 up-votes, while my many posts over the years hammering on Objection 1, and my comments raising Objection 2, have never gotten the green button, been frequently down-voted, and never been responded to by SIAI. Do you have to be outside the community to be taken seriously by it?

Comment author: metaphysicist 15 May 2012 12:35:46AM 19 points [-]

Not to be cynical, PhilGoetz, but isn't Holden an important player in the rational-charity movement? Wouldn't the ultimate costs of ignoring Holden be prohibitive?

Comment author: PhilGoetz 16 May 2012 02:25:05AM 4 points [-]

That could explain the green dot. I don't know which explanation is more depressing.

Comment author: Rain 15 May 2012 12:46:40AM 3 points [-]

You are absolutely correct. And, that's not the reason I find it engaging or informative.