shminux comments on Bridge Collapse: Reductionism as Engineering Problem - Less Wrong

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Comment author: jsalvatier 19 February 2014 06:35:39PM 0 points [-]

Given that we're scared about non-FAI, I wonder if this cartesianism can't be a benefit, as it presumably substantially limits the power of the AI. Boxing an AI should be easier if the AI cannot conceive that the box would be a problem for it.

I would be interested in hearing people argue in both directions.

Comment author: shminux 19 February 2014 08:38:59PM *  0 points [-]

It probably is a benefit, up until the AI is smart enough to smash the box or itself accidentally.