Re:Superintelligence: The Idea That Eats Smart People (2016)
by drdeca on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @02:03AM
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I am likely mistaken, but my impression was that that quote was after arguing that we cannot really refer to certain things in a coherent way, and that the quote advocates that we therefore do not attempt to do so. How far off am I?
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Re:Superintelligence: The Idea That Eats Smart People (2016)
by goatlover on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @03:09AM
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My understanding is that Wittgenstein likely had metaphysics and certain philosophical problems in mind. I don't know what he would have to say concerning speculation about super AIs and their potential capabilities.