My question specifically asks about the transition to ASI, which, while I think it’s really hard to predict, seems likely to take years, during which time we have intelligences just a bit above human level, before they’re truly world-changingly superintelligent. I understand this isn’t everyone’s model, and it’s not necessarily mine, but I think it is plausible.
Asking “how could someone ask such a dumb question?” is a great way to ensure they leave the community. (Maybe you think that’s a good thing?)
I’m fine. Don’t worry to much about this. It just made me think, what am I doing here? For someone to single out my question and say “it’s dumb to even ask such a thing” (and the community apparently agrees)… I just think I’ll be better off not spending time here.
I’d guess that most just skimmed what was visible from the hoverover, while under the impression it was what my text said. The engagement on your post itself is probably more representative.
My question specifically asks about the transition to ASI, which, while I think it’s really hard to predict, seems likely to take years, during which time we have intelligences just a bit above human level, before they’re truly world-changingly superintelligent. I understand this isn’t everyone’s model, and it’s not necessarily mine, but I think it is plausible.
Asking “how could someone ask such a dumb question?” is a great way to ensure they leave the community. (Maybe you think that’s a good thing?)
I don’t, sorry. (I’d encourage you not to leave just because of this, if it was just this. maybe LW mods can reactivate your account? @Habryka)
Yeah looks like I misinterpreted it. I agree that time period will be important.
I’ll try to be more careful.
Fwiw, I wasn’t expecting this shortform to get much engagement, but given it did it probably feels like public shaming, if I imagine what it’s like.
(Happy to reactivate your account, though I think you can also do it yourself)
I hope you’re okay btw
I’m fine. Don’t worry to much about this. It just made me think, what am I doing here? For someone to single out my question and say “it’s dumb to even ask such a thing” (and the community apparently agrees)… I just think I’ll be better off not spending time here.
I’d guess that most just skimmed what was visible from the hoverover, while under the impression it was what my text said. The engagement on your post itself is probably more representative.
Did not mean to do that.