http://becominggaia.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/why-do-you-hate-the-siailesswrong/#entry I'll reserve my opinion about this clown, but honestly I do not get how he gets invited to AGI conferences, having neither work or even serious educational credentials.
I'll reserve my opinion about this clown
Downvoted. Unless "clown" is his actual profession, you didn't reserve your opinion.
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