Fwiw, the predictors vs simulators dichotomy is a misapprehension of “simulator theory”, or at least any conception that I intended, as explained succinctly by DragonGod in the comments of Eliezer’s post.
“Simulator theory” (words I would never use without scare quotes at this point with a few exceptions) doesn’t predict anything unusual / in conflict with the traditional ML frame on the level of phenomena that this post deals with. It might more efficiently generate correct predictions when installed in the human/LLM/etc mind, but that’s a different question.
Fwiw, the predictors vs simulators dichotomy is a misapprehension of “simulator theory”, or at least any conception that I intended, as explained succinctly by DragonGod in the comments of Eliezer’s post.
“Simulator theory” (words I would never use without scare quotes at this point with a few exceptions) doesn’t predict anything unusual / in conflict with the traditional ML frame on the level of phenomena that this post deals with. It might more efficiently generate correct predictions when installed in the human/LLM/etc mind, but that’s a different question.
OK, good clarification, thanks.