Joe Carlsmith - Otherness and control in the age of AGI
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Embrace the Mystery of Knowledge
The pursuit of knowledge is characterized by two contrasting perspectives: one views it as a near-complete assembly waiting to be uncovered, while the other embraces the ongoing complexity and mystery of understanding. The former suggests that achieving a level of scientific maturity will lead to a cohesive picture of reality, deeming subsequent discoveries as less significant. Conversely, the latter perspective encourages anticipation of continual revisions to our understanding of consciousness, information theory, and the laws of physics, highlighting an exciting journey of ongoing inquiry rather than a linear conclusion. This viewpoint celebrates the dynamism of knowledge and the possibility of radical shifts in our worldview.
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