This isn't a question, just a recommendation: I recommend everyone on this site who wants to talk about AI familiarize themselves with AI and machine learning literature, or at least the very basics. And not just stuff that comes out of MIRI. It makes me sad to say that, despite this site's roots, there are a lot of misconceptions in this regard.
What would you consider the "very basics"?
there are a lot of misconceptions in this regard.
What are some of the most blatant? Sorry to ask a question so similar to Squark's.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.
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