Topic #2: An introductory post on consequentialist ethics, focusing on the usual misconceptions about consequentialism (that it’s inherently self-centered, shortsighted, etc).
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Topic #3: The beginning of a sequence on interpretations of experience, meant to introduce rationality to people tempted toward philosophical relativism. A little bit of Nietzsche isn’t actually a bad thing.
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Topic #1: My layman’s view of existential risks introduced by various intelligence-related technologies, and the proper response to the massive uncertainties about them.
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Task: Write a top-level LW post on one of several interesting topics (vote below).
Deadline: Wednesday, December 22.
Topic #2: An introductory post on consequentialist ethics, focusing on the usual misconceptions about consequentialism (that it’s inherently self-centered, shortsighted, etc).
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Doesn’t look like this got done either. DOWNVOTE IT
Yup, I failed.
Topic #3: The beginning of a sequence on interpretations of experience, meant to introduce rationality to people tempted toward philosophical relativism. A little bit of Nietzsche isn’t actually a bad thing.
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Topic #1: My layman’s view of existential risks introduced by various intelligence-related technologies, and the proper response to the massive uncertainties about them.
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I’ll break the tie and write on Topic #3.
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Yaka-Wow.