So, what does LotR teach us about AI alignment? I thought I knew what you meant until near the end, but I actually can’t extract any clear meaning from your last points. Have you considered stating your thesis in plain English?
The Lord of the Rings tells us that the hobbit’s simple notion of goodness is more effective at resisting the influence of a hostile artificial intelligence than the more complicated ethical systems of the Wise.
The miscellaneous quotes at the end are not directly connected to the thesis statement.
So, what does LotR teach us about AI alignment? I thought I knew what you meant until near the end, but I actually can’t extract any clear meaning from your last points. Have you considered stating your thesis in plain English?
The Lord of the Rings tells us that the hobbit’s simple notion of goodness is more effective at resisting the influence of a hostile artificial intelligence than the more complicated ethical systems of the Wise.
The miscellaneous quotes at the end are not directly connected to the thesis statement.