Roland. That’s a clever twist and I like it. I would not pony up any $, but I’d expect him to be able to raise it and wouldn’t set out for California armed to the teeth on a Sarah Connor mission to stop him either. So I’d fail to recognize and execute my role as gatekeeper by your rules.
But I do think there’s a flaw in the scenario. For it to truly parallel the AI box, the critter either needs to stay in its cage or get out. I do agree with the main thrust of the original post here and built into your scenario is the assumption that EY has some sort of superpower—that he and his million bucks are the only way an AI would hit the scene.
My assumption would be that if EY can build an AI, someone else can also. And it would probably be for the best if the first AI was built by someone who strives for friendliness.
But if I did buy the implicit assumption that EY had a unique superpower, I probably owe it to my kids and humanity in general to pack up the 30.06, or at least not send him any cash.
Still, I really like your twist on the experiment.
Roland. That’s a clever twist and I like it. I would not pony up any $, but I’d expect him to be able to raise it and wouldn’t set out for California armed to the teeth on a Sarah Connor mission to stop him either. So I’d fail to recognize and execute my role as gatekeeper by your rules.
But I do think there’s a flaw in the scenario. For it to truly parallel the AI box, the critter either needs to stay in its cage or get out. I do agree with the main thrust of the original post here and built into your scenario is the assumption that EY has some sort of superpower—that he and his million bucks are the only way an AI would hit the scene.
My assumption would be that if EY can build an AI, someone else can also. And it would probably be for the best if the first AI was built by someone who strives for friendliness.
But if I did buy the implicit assumption that EY had a unique superpower, I probably owe it to my kids and humanity in general to pack up the 30.06, or at least not send him any cash.
Still, I really like your twist on the experiment.