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Kayleen A Smith's avatar

I found your last comment amusing because I am continually reminded that I overthink and over analyze most everything!

Winkfield Twyman's avatar

You know, overthinking is the calling card of a writer. No thoughts, nothing to write, right? Best,

B Smith's avatar

thank you. I commit, unhappily, to reading/listening to this link.

Ed Sharrow's avatar

I vote for B.B. King or Martin Luther King, Jr.

B Smith's avatar

No Kings? Now? Well, ok, I agree. Executive power is not unlimited. But I don’t get why a carnival barker king won’t do after 4 years of a marionette king. Why just now tumbling to authoritarianism? Oh, wait. Wrong topic. Never mind. Catch you on the next one. May you hold your own with those bright women.

B Smith's avatar

Thanks for replying. Well, sounds like a good choice. You can think however you like about AI without half the world reviling you. You can fear it or embrace it without revealing political leanings or otherwise triggering hatred. Safety, intellectual stimulation, and sweet peace. You’re in AI Switzerland.

For now. But man, is that stuff systemic. Just like, well, you know….

Never mind that. Stay with it as long as it’s fun. We’ll enjoy it while you last.

Winkfield Twyman's avatar

Thanks for your civility and comment. I leave you with AI anxiety from me...can't help myself/smile. It is a good listen if you have a spare 3 hours/LOL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htOvH12T7mU The first four minutes grabbed me. Not sweet peace but I enjoyed reading your point. Best,

Winkfield Twyman's avatar

You remind me of my distant cousin, Sam/smile. My daughter said the other day I have strong opinions, which I do. So, it is a paradox (for many good and valid reasons) why I am a non-partisan in a storm of activism. On the horizon, I sense there is a looming event horizon that we should all be focused on. The coming AI race with China and the question of AI alignment is no joke. When my thoughts in the evening drift, I think of this thing which will upend all of life. The incipient Intelligence Explosion in 2027 holds my attention, not so much other matters. I observe conformity all around me and I observe it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ldSBnCVOGM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVnzuyvfqYg,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iTIn2lVGOE

It is interesting how a strong opinion, like mine, can feel the pull of the future more than the present. And the bright women around me are ever present which is a godsend/double smile. Thanks for your comment.