I have a question about the ITN framework, which is used to evaluate and prioritise causes in the context of effective altruism (importance, tractability, and neglectedness). I have the impression that this method does not take into account an element that seems essential to me: the urgency of a cause....
This article explores the multiple transhumanist views on AI: a promise of emancipation for some, an existential threat for others. Between enthusiasm, caution, and controversy, it sheds light on those who think about the future. Transhumanists: Blind Tech Enthusiasts? November 30, 2022, marked a turning point. On that day, OpenAI...
I originally wrote it for the website of the French Transhumanist Association, but I thought some people here might also be interested in the topic.
I have a question about the ITN framework, which is used to evaluate and prioritise causes in the context of effective altruism (importance, tractability, and neglectedness). I have the impression that this method does not take into account an element that seems essential to me: the urgency of a cause.
Let's take the example of existential risks. If we consider two events with the potential to extinguish humanity, but one of them seems likely to happen more quickly, shouldn't we allocate more resources to the latter? All other things being equal, it would seem logical that urgency should influence the allocation of resources. However, this consideration seems to be absent from the ITN framework.
This article explores the multiple transhumanist views on AI: a promise of emancipation for some, an existential threat for others. Between enthusiasm, caution, and controversy, it sheds light on those who think about the future.
November 30, 2022, marked a turning point. On that day, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT. Since then, artificial intelligence has received unprecedented media coverage, sparking both enthusiasm and concern. Yet, long before the general public took interest in it, one community already saw it as a major issue: transhumanists.
For decades, transhumanist thinkers have seen artificial intelligence as a key element of humanity’s future, and that is not by chance. Their fascination with AI stems from three main... (read 1625 more words →)
Thanks for your reply. I also posted this question on the Effective Altruism forum, but I thought some people here might also have ideas on the topic.