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Re:Machine Metaphysics and the Cult of Techno-Transcendentalism by agmand on Sunday May 21, 2023 @06:06AM (#36019434)
I found this discussion of AI from a philosopher of science & biologist really insightful. It speaks of AI hype and AGI in relationship with systems Biology.
Re:Machine Metaphysics and the Cult of Techno-Transcendentalism by jruohonen on Sunday May 21, 2023 @06:17AM (#36019495)
So basically the good old libertarian neofeudalism sold in a new package.
Re:Machine Metaphysics and the Cult of Techno-Transcendentalism by transfire on Sunday May 21, 2023 @07:27AM (#36019833)
Sad. For the most part transhumanists are simply hopeful for the future and what technology can do to elevate us — as it already has in many ways.

This article is just malignance from a Luddite worldview. It gives us no place to go — you should be happy with things as they are.

It feels like a visit to an old folks home.

Re:Machine Metaphysics and the Cult of Techno-Transcendentalism by transfire on Sunday May 21, 2023 @08:10AM (#36020089)
No. I am not with you.

You offer nothing, but a poison pill of pure skepticism.