Elo comments on Open Thread, May 4 - May 10, 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Elo 06 May 2015 10:50:56PM *  4 points [-]

I think you (and the following chain you have gathered) are wrong on your prediction on this matter.

I would not be unwilling to say that Eliezer's prediction (in your direction) is also an inaccurate prediction of the future.

(before I go on; I should warn that this very topic has developed a gang opinion; with echo chambers where it is possible for many people to share the same view on the topic without being disputed)

I believe that the world is still growing in its understanding of what is this internet thing. In doing so; I believe we are yet to get to the "less caring" point of time. if we look at politics ~40 years ago; there was a big politically active shift. Many joined in; many cared! Many protested. And then it all cooled off again. People cared less; people wanted to continue with their lives more and spend less time talking about politics.

I predict many of the public are soon to hit the there is too much politic and not enough living in my life, at which point; people will care less of politics and share less politics. everyone will still have pet issues; and dagnamit! if you can't anger a dog-lover by telling them that dog-lovers are inferior; then it wouldn't be planet earth.

Instead of; "this is all getting worse"; I predict its about to get better.

if you disagree; feel free to discuss.