Read Paul Graham's essay: Is It Worth Being Wise? this morning. It occurs to me that I value wisdom more than intelligence. I love living in a time where genius has more opportunities to express itself, but I also recognize that I'm not a genius. In the end, while we, as a community of beings, … Continue reading Wisdom vs. Intelligence & The Shaping of Values
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The Eulogy Method is Bunk
"It might sound morbid, but it’s worth beginning with the end in mind. Specifically, your funeral. Simply ask yourself: “What would I feel good about someone saying in my eulogy?” Think about what you’d like a family member, a close friend, a distant relative, or a co-worker, to say at your funeral. This method helps … Continue reading The Eulogy Method is Bunk
What’s the Profit (কি লাভ)?
Why do it? I keep thinking about the differences in how people account for value. One dichotomy that comes up is people that want to talk and think about other people, and people that want to talk and think about ideas, without reference to people. I remember once, on a trip to Italy, I was … Continue reading What’s the Profit (কি লাভ)?
Spielen Macht Frei (Play Sets You Free)
"The Prussian model seeks to create a population for whom work, no matter how mind-numbing or back-breaking, is the only hope. That's why they try to inspire us with the promise of a freedom that will never come. When we keep play alive in our own lives, in the lives of our children, even if … Continue reading Spielen Macht Frei (Play Sets You Free)
Intrinsic Values Test
"To develop this test, we investigated what philosophers and psychologists have said about what humans fundamentally value, and then conducted two studies of our own, collecting and statistically analyzing the intrinsic values of 500 people in the U.S. Taking this test will help you:1. Figure out your most important intrinsic values.2. Discover what your unique … Continue reading Intrinsic Values Test
Excavating A.I.
"Datasets aren’t simply raw materials to feed algorithms, but are political interventions. As such, much of the discussion around 'bias' in AI systems misses the mark: there is no 'neutral,' 'natural,' or 'apolitical' vantage point that training data can be built upon. There is no easy technical 'fix' by shifting demographics, deleting offensive terms, or seeking equal representation … Continue reading Excavating A.I.
White Nationalism in the United States
"Sometimes, in the face of a totalitarian system of thought, and in the absence of a fully articulated alternative world order, conveying unease is the best a narrator can do. Or is it? ... As we now understand, a significant portion of the US population supports a politics of white nationalism...The phrasing varies, but the … Continue reading White Nationalism in the United States
Can A.I. Think Ethically?
Source: Cyber Security Degrees
Personal Values Assessment
A survey from the Barrett Values Centre that has you select ten values from a list and then sends you an assessment via email.
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