If you’re arguing that market dynamics have a lot of positives, sure. I think most folks here probably agree that robots doing our jobs would be great if we avoid the risks, like crushing economic collapse, loss of meaning (I agree that this concern would evaporate), and that pesky little risk that AI would also take over the job of running the world, and outcompete us either fast or slow.
So sure, as far as what you’ve discussed goes. But I think you’re misunderstanding the term Moloch as it’s commonly used for the more subtle downsides of competitive dynamics. It’s fascinating, and I suggest you look into it. If you’ve already read the main sources, that’s not clear from this essay.
If you’re arguing that market dynamics have a lot of positives, sure. I think most folks here probably agree that robots doing our jobs would be great if we avoid the risks, like crushing economic collapse, loss of meaning (I agree that this concern would evaporate), and that pesky little risk that AI would also take over the job of running the world, and outcompete us either fast or slow.
So sure, as far as what you’ve discussed goes. But I think you’re misunderstanding the term Moloch as it’s commonly used for the more subtle downsides of competitive dynamics. It’s fascinating, and I suggest you look into it. If you’ve already read the main sources, that’s not clear from this essay.
Meditations On Moloch and material citing that are the places to start.
I didn’t downvote your post; I’m writing this as a guess about why it got downvotes.