This blog is the best on the internet and I have never read the principles of rationality explained so effectively. I have the impression(please correct me if I’m wrong) that some people here are a bit envious of Eliezer. Why? Because he didn’t go through traditional academia and nevertheless is doing a great job. I guess that for many who spent(or wasted) years in order to get a traditional academic diploma it must be very annoying to see someone overtake them on an intellectual level without having to jump through all the academia hoops.
Furthermore, I really think Eliezer should get all support he needs because he is doing an important job(maybe the most important of all) in trying to solve the FGAI problem. And I guess that must be a tremendous burden for him, both intellectually and emotionally. I know, there are others working on it who also deserve credit.
When Eliezer makes a mistake, point it out, but try to be polite.
I think that maybe and only maybe, Eliezer could be the man to shape the future of the universe, at least one who will make a SIGNIFICANT contribution. So in writing positive comments I’m trying to be supportive (when I’m better off financially I will also consider donating money). And those trying to bring him down are doing us all a disservice.
I know, I know, this comment of mine is 80% emotional and only 20% rational(oops, bias detected). Corrections and criticisms are welcome!
In fact, I feel the need to write a bit more.
This blog is the best on the internet and I have never read the principles of rationality explained so effectively. I have the impression(please correct me if I’m wrong) that some people here are a bit envious of Eliezer. Why? Because he didn’t go through traditional academia and nevertheless is doing a great job. I guess that for many who spent(or wasted) years in order to get a traditional academic diploma it must be very annoying to see someone overtake them on an intellectual level without having to jump through all the academia hoops.
Furthermore, I really think Eliezer should get all support he needs because he is doing an important job(maybe the most important of all) in trying to solve the FGAI problem. And I guess that must be a tremendous burden for him, both intellectually and emotionally. I know, there are others working on it who also deserve credit.
When Eliezer makes a mistake, point it out, but try to be polite.
I think that maybe and only maybe, Eliezer could be the man to shape the future of the universe, at least one who will make a SIGNIFICANT contribution. So in writing positive comments I’m trying to be supportive (when I’m better off financially I will also consider donating money). And those trying to bring him down are doing us all a disservice.
I know, I know, this comment of mine is 80% emotional and only 20% rational(oops, bias detected). Corrections and criticisms are welcome!
PS: Eliezer, don’t get a big head, ok? ;)