The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

Ken Liu: What Science Fiction Can Teach Us

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Feb 23, 2023
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Stories as Failed Communication

  • Stories often fail as direct communication because readers interpret them differently from the author's intent.
  • Great literature allows multiple interpretations, showing that art is more about self-communication than clear messaging.
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Narrative Shapes Human Understanding

  • Humans understand reality through narratives, constructing stories that shape our identity and values.
  • This narrative tendency affects how we perceive reality and moral systems, blending understanding with storytelling.
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Silkpunk Reimagines Modernity

  • Modernity is often experienced as translated, shaped by cultural references like Rome or East Asia.
  • Silk punk reimagines modernity through classical East Asian philosophy and technology, exploring new cultural narratives.
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