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  • WoodScientist@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    Like, is there anything wrong with what I said? We’re not talking about gods and angels here. We’re talking about real material reality. You focused my opening statement and ignored the heart of my argument.

    There’s nothing in the laws of physics that prevents us from building machines for capable and intelligent than humans. In fact, we have a lot of good reasons to believe that human minds are not the peak of what thought engines this universe allows.

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      10 days ago

      Is there anything wrong with Roko’s Basilisk?

      If you’re looking for irrationality, you’ll find an endless supply on the forums of a cult leader that deemed himself a “Rationalist”. It’s full of people working them into a tizzy on things that might not technically be impossible.

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        9 days ago

        There’s all sorts of problems with Roko’s Basilisk. I’m not a part of or referencing the “Rationalist” community. I’m just saying you’re being irrational.

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          9 days ago

          Literally what is wrong with it that wouldn’t also apply to your belief set about some vague inevitability that’s apparently so important that you felt the need to “erm actually” over a doomer meme?