I think logical induction could’ve been popularized with just as much effort (that is, a lot). For example, the second problem from the post linked by endoself was discussed by Wei and me in 2012, with >40 comments each. If we’d been better at mass appeal, instead of coasting on the audience attracted by Eliezer, we could’ve had even more engagement. (Note the comment from thescoundrel in the second link, that’s the kind of good idea out of nowhere that mass appeal is all about.)
Does popularization produce the goods? Lots of people have the background and skill to contribute to this problem who aren’t currently in our community and don’t have day jobs.
I think logical induction could’ve been popularized with just as much effort (that is, a lot). For example, the second problem from the post linked by endoself was discussed by Wei and me in 2012, with >40 comments each. If we’d been better at mass appeal, instead of coasting on the audience attracted by Eliezer, we could’ve had even more engagement. (Note the comment from thescoundrel in the second link, that’s the kind of good idea out of nowhere that mass appeal is all about.)
Does popularization produce the goods? Lots of people have the background and skill to contribute to this problem who aren’t currently in our community and don’t have day jobs.