The Worm in the Apple of Superintelligence

The myth of superintelligence assumes that if we amplify reason, we capture mind. / That is the apple we are offered: shiny, perfect, Platonic. / But the worm inside — the actual worm — reminds us that intelligence is not reducible to reason. / It is inseparable from life…

Littoral Identity: Becoming More Human in the Age of AI

Littoral Identity represents a new model of humanity, blending Littoral Science, Spirituality, and Ethinomics. Through this approach, we’re not simply integrating technology into our lives but enhancing the essence of human experience. By combining the empirical insights of science, the ethical guidance of economics, and the depth of spirituality, Littoral Identity enables us to expand empathy, deepen self-awareness, and refine our values.

Better People Than Scott Aaronson?

Reposting a letter sent to one of my Internet Heroes, whom I occasionally correspond with. He is my Hero not because of his brilliant, thoughtful blog on quantum computing (though I do enjoy that), but his deep humility and public vulnerability. Dear Scott, who are undoubtedly better people than I am For the record, no,... Continue Reading →

Being Human: A Curriculum

Reframing spirituality as the culturally-neutral, teachable practice of becoming more human, as expressed in: 3 Capabilities4 Attributes per CapabilityPrerequisiteTaskTechniqueMindset12 Learning Outcomes Inspired by the Minerva Baccalaureate, especially their focus on Content over Context. A. Connecting (cosmos) #wonder#identification#formation#universalizing B. Individuating (pneumos) #agency#antifragility#reflection#specializing C. Advancing (logos) #inspiration#intervention#reformation#normalizing CapabilityTriggerSkillProcessValueConnectWonderIdentificationFormationUniversalIndividuateAgencyAntifragilityReflectionSpecialAdvanceInspirationInterventionReformationNormalTriastic Humanity

How to Have and Resolve An Argument

Premise We hold certain positions because of what we: A. Experience -> B. Encode -> C. Evaluate -> D. Emphasize -> E. Express Corollary If someone disagrees with us, it is because they differ from us in one of those five areas, aka: A. Facts -> B. Definitions -> C. Reasoning -> D. Values - > E. Style Implications... Continue Reading →

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