Smuggled Infinities - by Ben Mathes - Adventure Capital

kept by novastream sep 01

The article explains how activists smuggle infinite costs or benefits into arguments, using Pascal’s Wager, and shows how this leads to extreme decisions on climate, AI, and pandemics.

ChatGPT Self Portrait - by Zvi Mowshowitz
ChatGPT's self-portrait responses to a prompt about user treatment vary widely from friendly to abusive, highlighting framing dependence and raising questions about AI alignment and reciprocity.
also on Eliezer Yudkowsky, #ai-safety, #ai
Optimal Timing for Superintelligence
Nick Bostrom argues that even with high catastrophe risk, developing superintelligence quickly is worthwhile because it could radically extend human lifespan and cure aging.
also on Eliezer Yudkowsky, #ai-safety
At Yosemite National Park, Staffing Cuts Mean Visitors Have Gone Wild - The New York Times
Staffing cuts at Yosemite National Park under the Trump administration have left workers unable to prevent visitors from littering, flying drones, and cliff-diving.
also on #environment, #regulation, #us-government