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Chef comments on Alpha Mail - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Chef 26 July 2014 03:47:01PM 0 points [-]

This is precisely the type of simulation I'm taking about. I was also playing with genetic algorithms when I started thinking about this. So let me ask you this, if you got to a point where it was evident that your agents were conscience, intelligent, and examining their own environment, what sort of methods can you devise to communicate with them?

Comment author: HungryHobo 28 July 2014 10:35:19AM 0 points [-]

well.. it's not likely to be an issue but I imagine the kinds of protocols proposed for talking with aliens would be applicable with the advantage that you can make sure you use some method they notice.