Comment by sithlord on Series of absurd upgrades in nature's great search · 2023-09-06T13:19:01.981Z · LW · GW

you have forgot the most important part: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmological_natural_selection

which is supported by modern string theory ( a well kept secret among the experts)

Comment by sithlord on An AI risk argument that resonates with NYTimes readers · 2023-03-13T14:08:26.590Z · LW · GW

A nice read, however it does not present a valid argument, is his time over because his daughter is better at chess then him? This is the beginning of something, not an end.

Comment by sithlord on [$20K in Prizes] AI Safety Arguments Competition · 2022-04-26T19:37:21.299Z · LW · GW

To Policymakers: "Just think of the way in which we humans have acted towards animals, and how animals act towards lesser animals, now think of how a powerful AI with superior intellect might act towards us, unless we create them in such a way that they will treat us well, and even help us."

 

Source: Me

Comment by sithlord on Calling for Student Submissions: AI Safety Distillation Contest · 2022-04-24T20:39:37.696Z · LW · GW

Is it only open to students? I am finished with my degree and got a job, but would like to participate, is this possible?