Perhaps a superintelligent mind could create an argument that would convince any human of any belief. Why should such an ability have moral implications?
Well, such an ability would just as easily persuade you that the sky is green, so I’m guessing no.
That’s my point.
I know, I was agreeing with you. Persuasiveness is not the same as accuracy.
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Perhaps a superintelligent mind could create an argument that would convince any human of any belief. Why should such an ability have moral implications?
Well, such an ability would just as easily persuade you that the sky is green, so I’m guessing no.
That’s my point.
I know, I was agreeing with you. Persuasiveness is not the same as accuracy.