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Comment author: moreati 26 January 2015 10:58:23AM 5 points [-]

I saw Ex Machina this weekend. The subject matter is very close to LWs interests and I enjoyed it a lot. My prior prediction that it's "AI box experiment: the movie" wasn't 100% accurate.

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For those that worry it's Hollywood, hence dumb I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. The characters are smart and act accordingly, I spotted fewer than 5 idiot ball moments.

Comment author: Sean_o_h 26 January 2015 12:04:52PM 4 points [-]

Script/movie development was advised by CSER advisor and AI/neuroscience expert Murray Shanahan (Imperial). Haven't had time to go see it yet, but looking forward to it!

Comment author: Transfuturist 27 January 2015 01:15:53AM 0 points [-]

I'm in the US; is there no hope but to wait until April?

Comment author: Sherincall 27 January 2015 06:30:00PM 2 points [-]

Of course there is. The approach varies based on how much you are willing to pay, how you morally feel about doing something the studio does not want you to do and how risk averse you are. Based on those, the solution is anywhere between travelling to the UK and downloading it illegally.

Comment author: moreati 27 January 2015 11:35:12AM 0 points [-]

Sorry, I wasn't aware the US release is delayed vs the UK