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Can We Live Without Religion? - Alex O'Connor
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The Reality Behind Calls to Slow Down Artificial Intelligence Development
Within the push to slow down or stop artificial intelligence development, parallels are drawn to past movements like environmentalism and veganism, where the idea of an impending crisis fueled action. The argument emphasizes that movements may seem apocalyptic, yet they are grounded in real concerns like climate change science and animal cruelty. A comparison is made to effective altruists redirecting funding from immediate needs to address AI safety, which may appear irrational. The narrative suggests that labeling these concerns as apocalyptic or cult-like dismisses the genuine basis of the issues being raised for the long-term benefit of society.
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