Just finished the book today, I’m somewhat impressed by how it came out given the suspicion many people had.
The author managed to take the AI arguments seriously while also striking a balance between writing an honest account of his interactions with the community, keeping it interesting for the typical reader and avoiding lazy potshots against nerds.
My only wish was that there was a section on the practical aspect to rationality, but was widely neglected by many of the hardcore fans, so it’s hardly a fair critique of a book about AI safety.
Just finished the book today, I’m somewhat impressed by how it came out given the suspicion many people had.
The author managed to take the AI arguments seriously while also striking a balance between writing an honest account of his interactions with the community, keeping it interesting for the typical reader and avoiding lazy potshots against nerds.
My only wish was that there was a section on the practical aspect to rationality, but was widely neglected by many of the hardcore fans, so it’s hardly a fair critique of a book about AI safety.
Yes, matches my own thoughts on the book. Might write up some further thoughts if I get the chance.