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wedrifid comments on The Singularity Institute's Arrogance Problem - Less Wrong Discussion

63 Post author: lukeprog 18 January 2012 10:30PM

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Comment author: wedrifid 22 January 2012 06:14:07AM 0 points [-]

I am tempted to say that a doctorate in AI would be negatively useful, but I am not one to hold someone's reckless youth against them - just because you acquired a doctorate in AI doesn't mean you should be permanently disqualified. (So You Want To Be A Seed AI Programmer)

I love this quote. Yes, it's totally arrogant, but I love it just the same. It would be a shame if Eliezer had to lose this attitude. (Even though all things considered it may be better if he did.)

Comment author: lessdazed 23 January 2012 04:12:57PM 1 point [-]

OK, before we get started, I have one question. Has anyone here passed the Series 7 Exam?