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“Third-wave AI safety needs sociopolitical thinking” by Richard_Ngo

LessWrong (30+ Karma)

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Critiquing Environmentalism and AI Safety

This chapter critiques the environmentalist movement's unintended consequences on climate change and emphasizes the importance of careful decision-making in both environmentalism and AI safety. The speaker highlights the need for high-quality socio-political thinking and virtue ethics to address complex global challenges without replicating past mistakes. Additionally, the chapter examines the drivers of socio-political change in relation to technology and bureaucracy, calling for critical engagement and innovative approaches.

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