Basically we need a lot more Eliezers. We need a lot more AI advocates that tell it like it is, that make us shit our pants, that won’t soften their message to appear reasonable. That are actually realistic about timelines and risk. As long as most of the popular advocates keep with the approach of “don’t panic, don’t be afraid, don’t worry, it’s doable, if only we remain positive and believe in ourselves” then there is no hope. As long as people will keep lying to themselves to avoid panic, there is no hope. Panic can be treated in many ways, even in the most extreme cases with benzodiazepines. Disaster once it settles has no solution, and it’s a lot worse.
Basically we need a lot more Eliezers. We need a lot more AI advocates that tell it like it is, that make us shit our pants, that won’t soften their message to appear reasonable. That are actually realistic about timelines and risk. As long as most of the popular advocates keep with the approach of “don’t panic, don’t be afraid, don’t worry, it’s doable, if only we remain positive and believe in ourselves” then there is no hope. As long as people will keep lying to themselves to avoid panic, there is no hope. Panic can be treated in many ways, even in the most extreme cases with benzodiazepines. Disaster once it settles has no solution, and it’s a lot worse.