I’ve quoted and replied to your comments regarding differential technological development on the relevant post, as I thought that the more appropriate home for that discussion. Hope that’s ok.
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This is a useful concept in its own right.
The “mere demonstration” point was part of Bostrom’s explanation of the concept of an idea hazard. He was expressing that just showing you’ve done something can communicate one form of true information—the idea that it can be done—which can be harmful, even without detailed data on precisely how to do it.
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I look forward to this work.
Good to hear! Current plan is to have it out Thursday (UK time). We’ve got a fair few posts planned in this sequence.
Misc
I’ve quoted and replied to your comments regarding differential technological development on the relevant post, as I thought that the more appropriate home for that discussion. Hope that’s ok.
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The “mere demonstration” point was part of Bostrom’s explanation of the concept of an idea hazard. He was expressing that just showing you’ve done something can communicate one form of true information—the idea that it can be done—which can be harmful, even without detailed data on precisely how to do it.
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Good to hear! Current plan is to have it out Thursday (UK time). We’ve got a fair few posts planned in this sequence.