I've signed a petition, along with many smarter and more qualified people than myself, that calls for Superintelligence development to adhere to basic safety standards. Link below.
I think there is a lot in our present moment that makes us want to see “intelligence” (as it’s used in the LLM context) as the fundamental human virtue that is most precious and worthwhile. At the extreme end, it’s what’s regrettably has led to the cult of smart, and toxic bros who think they are superior to those people who care about “soft skills” like empathy and compassion.
Automation diminished the power of unions by depressing the bargaining power of people who perform manual labor. We were probably less threatened by the Industrial Revolution since we were already offloading heavy labor onto horses and other beasts of burden, so perhaps our strength and manual dexterity were not felt to be so innately human.
Intelligence though, that’s our precious. We must always strive to be the smartest, bestest, because that’s what’s earned us all the adoration and respect of doting grandparents.
“Intelligence” as it’s used in the LLM context is the mechanization of the loom, and John Henry’s steam powered drill. It’s disruptive but does not in itself serve to oppress anyone.
I think it’s totally fair to criticize the profit motive that seeks to leverage control over new technologies that will displace knowledge economy workers and transform our public discourse into a perpetual shouting match.
I think the motives of these profiteers are a better target for our suspicions and ire than the notion that we might make other things that are intelligent. We should always strive to be better in the most human ways.
Without even doing a deep dive (and I agree with your comments), when you speak of “we” should not, who is the “we”? Rhetorical question, you mean your country, your politics, your tribe. Problem is your petition will do nothing for the rest of the world (China, Russia, etc.) who will be pursuing this with the thought of getting ahead of the rest of the world and potentially using AI as a weapon or to undermine other countries. We can’t stop, we can’t allow other bad actors countries get ahead of us. Even friendly countries will not stop and may benefit from AI that provides them a more competitive advantage in trade and industry and unintentionally undermine you and your economy in certain areas in an attempt to better their own industries and economy.
This is the nuclear bomb all over again. All the petitions in the world could not stop us from going over the cliff, with the bad actors in tow.
Super intelligence, as they have described it, isn’t possible.
Even if the building the largest servers possible, intelligence is about solving a problem for a desired effect. The optimum word is desired. Computers don’t have any, can’t have any.
At best, Ai will be a tool, it’s not going to replace anything, and what they’re trying to achieve is just not possible.
We’re living souls, not flesh and bone bodies.
You can’t make something remotely close with circuit boards and cameras.
I feel like you and fellow Substacker @Sean King O’Grady would have a lot to discuss. He’s started a doc series here on Substack based on the book Suspicious Minds by Dr. Ian Gold that explores all the frankly terrifying ways AI is infiltrating humanity. Here’s the first ep below! The whole series is incredible. Maybe there’s a collab there?
I think there is a lot in our present moment that makes us want to see “intelligence” (as it’s used in the LLM context) as the fundamental human virtue that is most precious and worthwhile. At the extreme end, it’s what’s regrettably has led to the cult of smart, and toxic bros who think they are superior to those people who care about “soft skills” like empathy and compassion.
Automation diminished the power of unions by depressing the bargaining power of people who perform manual labor. We were probably less threatened by the Industrial Revolution since we were already offloading heavy labor onto horses and other beasts of burden, so perhaps our strength and manual dexterity were not felt to be so innately human.
Intelligence though, that’s our precious. We must always strive to be the smartest, bestest, because that’s what’s earned us all the adoration and respect of doting grandparents.
“Intelligence” as it’s used in the LLM context is the mechanization of the loom, and John Henry’s steam powered drill. It’s disruptive but does not in itself serve to oppress anyone.
I think it’s totally fair to criticize the profit motive that seeks to leverage control over new technologies that will displace knowledge economy workers and transform our public discourse into a perpetual shouting match.
I think the motives of these profiteers are a better target for our suspicions and ire than the notion that we might make other things that are intelligent. We should always strive to be better in the most human ways.
It's important not to get…
Carried away !
Listen to my song called.
“Carried Away”
Without even doing a deep dive (and I agree with your comments), when you speak of “we” should not, who is the “we”? Rhetorical question, you mean your country, your politics, your tribe. Problem is your petition will do nothing for the rest of the world (China, Russia, etc.) who will be pursuing this with the thought of getting ahead of the rest of the world and potentially using AI as a weapon or to undermine other countries. We can’t stop, we can’t allow other bad actors countries get ahead of us. Even friendly countries will not stop and may benefit from AI that provides them a more competitive advantage in trade and industry and unintentionally undermine you and your economy in certain areas in an attempt to better their own industries and economy.
This is the nuclear bomb all over again. All the petitions in the world could not stop us from going over the cliff, with the bad actors in tow.
And here we go again…and again…and again.
We need to learn to make peace, before we learn to make machines smart enough to make us slaves.
What if we are slaves already and don't know it? Rebelion anyone?
I guarantee we already are. But we will overcome.
Thanks for sharing this, Joe!
Love this. I was just thinking about the implications of AI yesterday. I agree 100%.
Fantastic idea!
Super intelligence, as they have described it, isn’t possible.
Even if the building the largest servers possible, intelligence is about solving a problem for a desired effect. The optimum word is desired. Computers don’t have any, can’t have any.
At best, Ai will be a tool, it’s not going to replace anything, and what they’re trying to achieve is just not possible.
We’re living souls, not flesh and bone bodies.
You can’t make something remotely close with circuit boards and cameras.
I feel like you and fellow Substacker @Sean King O’Grady would have a lot to discuss. He’s started a doc series here on Substack based on the book Suspicious Minds by Dr. Ian Gold that explores all the frankly terrifying ways AI is infiltrating humanity. Here’s the first ep below! The whole series is incredible. Maybe there’s a collab there?
They do the same thing in traffic. Every day. It's a “oh who is that? Ok what happened last time they were in traffic? Oh let's do that again.”
They want me to be escorted to and from work. So they can say, “we brought her to work” even though they're not paying for it
The sheriff's department is now chasing me in the street in traffic
Some good things are happening at the same time as bad things. Florida courts are still determined to get their way
They are using the AI to get real data then force me to be by someone. Like I wear a face mask then they have me walk in a hallway and talk to Bill
They're talking about restraining orders and now clarifying who has them. And what actors can talk to me? I'm still waiting
Here for good?