@robinhanson The is–ought problem simply means that an ought cannot exist independently of a goal. A fact that is not itself a goal therefore cannot produce an ought of any kind, just as baldness cannot exist without a head.
@webmasterdave@TheAliceSmith@elonmusk It’s reasonable that there shouldn’t be any “white pride,” because it’s absurd to be proud of innate traits. For the same reason, it was a mistake to tie pride in emancipation and freedom from slavery to the skin color of the people who were enslaved.
@SimoneHCollins@MoreBirths One possible explanation for lower birth rates among poorer people is increased mating across class boundaries in wealthy societies. Women with access to wealthier men may choose them over partners from their own class.
@GhostWNimocks Thanks for hosting this #WritersLift! 👋 My novel 'The Cave to Another World' follows two Sorbonne students who vanish while exploring humanity's origins and discover a portal to another world. Adventure, anthropology & mystery await. More at https://t.co/rCVrH5XavI
@EntradaBooks Thanks for this #WritersLift! 😊 If you like anthropology, mystery & adventure, my novel 'The Cave to Another World' follows two Sorbonne students who vanish while exploring humanity's origins and find a portal to another world. More at https://t.co/rCVrH5XavI
@AuthorVickey Thanks for the chance to share! 😊 My novel The Cave to Another World follows two Sorbonne students who disappear while studying humanity’s roots and find a portal to another world. Adventure, anthropology & mystery await. More at https://t.co/rCVrH5XavI #WritersLift
@robinhanson "I don't like to get too far into the weeds on evolutionary psychology. It's an unreliable field I normally avoid scrupulously..." This is like saying you can prove anything with math and then disregard it when talking physics.
🚀 Just released my first PC game – Erumpo: Infinite Breakout!
A fast-paced arcade game where blocks never stop coming and your reflexes are everything.
🧱 Smash, survive, repeat.
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@GadSaad@elonmusk You can be a consequentialist and still agree with this—mainly because letting people speak their minds rarely causes significant harm, while silencing them arguably does more.
Explore the intersection of identity, reality, and transgender experiences in my latest essay. What defines who we are—our perceptions or something deeper? Dive into this philosophical journey:
https://t.co/ShFdqLPQLV
#TransRights#LGBTQ#Identity#Transgender#gender
Creating superintelligent AI could be our downfall, but avoiding it guarantees our eventual demise. Why not choose the path that offers a chance for a brighter future?
#AI#Humanity#Innovation#ExistentialRisk
Society has an asymmetrical approach to risk aversion—on one hand, it makes it incredibly difficult for people dying from untreatable, painful diseases to access new medications. On the other hand, it allows healthy individuals in their prime to easily jump out of a plane. I’d find this pretty funny if it weren’t so tragic.
#HealthPolicy #Risk #Society #FDA
Given how LLMs work, it seems unlikely they’ll spawn AGI or ASI. We probably need a new architecture that hasn’t been invented yet. If GPT-5 doesn’t show a huge leap—like acting as an agent with programmable goals and long-term memory—this hunch will likely be proven right.
#AI #AGI #FutureTech #OpenAI #LMM
@elite_b_support I sell a few copies a day so far, which is pretty good I guess since I just started out. As I increase my efforts this coming year, it will be interesting to see how much it will improve, if at all.
My latest novel, The Culmination of Man, is out now! Follow Father Luca as he journeys through time, wrestling with his Christian faith in an increasingly alien and unrecognizable future.
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I believe the support also points to a potentially justified mistrust of the system. In contrast, people in Northwestern Europe—who may be less inclined to celebrate violent criminals—tend to face fewer insurance issues, thanks to a more citizen-focused framework rather than a profit-driven one. If the established system cannot effectively eliminate perceived evils, people may begin to embrace and even celebrate vigilantism.
@elite_b_support Currently, I use paid ads on Amazon and Facebook, and plan on being active on social media. I'll evaluate the process continuously and see how it's going.
@elite_b_support Thanks. It is not, and it will probably be awhile before I try any such strategy seeing I want to see how far my own marketing can take me. After that, I'll explore other options.
Just published my first essay on my new Substack! 🎉 It's an exploration of the nature of knowledge and our ability to truly understand the world around us. Check it out, and don't forget to subscribe if you'd like updates on my future writings. Your support means a lot! 🙏
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Since 2002, I've penned nearly 2M words in my diary 📖✍️. Journaling isn’t just therapeutic—it’s a gift to the future, a mirror to your evolution & a tool to refine your writing. Don’t strive for perfection; let your days narrate their own tales. Why not start today? #Writing