$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ludi', 'M')oderators, can you please move the off-topic to HOF?
Thanks.
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The Singularity University
Re: The Singularity University
by Narz » Mon 09 Feb 2009, 14:26:13
Why do you want to sabotage Carl's thread?“Seek simplicity but distrust it”
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Re: The Singularity University
by rsch20 » Mon 09 Feb 2009, 18:21:57
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ludi', 'M')oderators, can you please move the off-topic to HOF?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Why do you want to sabotage Carl's thread?Pretty sure ludi meant for the off-topic parts of the thread to be moved not the whole thing.
I read (most of) the comments on that wired article and it was a wall of terminator fantasies and anthropomorphic projection.
To me it's another example of how flawed we are, discussing things while having large chunks of needed information missing. I didn't see a single comment that showed an awareness of game theory or the difference between an intelligence that evolves from one that is designed. (as an evolved intelligence, we are burdened with things like out-group thinking, fight or flight response etc, a designed intelligence is unlikely to be 'angry' or 'jealous', these are things we project).
Basically it seems that in order to have a conversation with people on some topics (like the singularity, and peak oil) you first need to give them a college level course on the subject. Computers on the other hand do not suffer from that problem, portability of information is one of it's strengths. Take a program from one computer, copy it to another and voila, it 'knows' the same information, Imagine being able to 'discuss' a topic the way that Trinity learns to fly a helicopter in the Matrix. (Movies are a bad way to think about this stuff as they skew your perceptions of it but that one gets the point accross I think).
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Re: The Singularity University
by Ludi » Mon 09 Feb 2009, 21:09:33
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', '
')That's what all "new technology" is. Were you intending to be ironic?
')That's what all "new technology" is. Were you intending to be ironic?
No, I expressed myself poorly.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', 'H')mm, so some of their projects appear frivolous to you. God forbid! You don't have any frivolous hobbies or projects?
Yes, most of my activities are frivolous. I don't usually post about them.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', 'W')hat's Ludi stand for then? Also, there's a third option (try to remain calm & poised or let your emotions channel your energy).
Ludi stands for "ludicrous" because I think I am.
ludicrous
One entry found.
Main Entry:
lu·di·crous
Pronunciation:
\ˈlü-də-krəs\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin ludicrus, from ludus play, sport; perhaps akin to Greek loidoros abusive
Date:
1712
1 : amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
2 : meriting derisive laughter or scorn as absurdly inept, false, or foolish
It's almost impossible for me to "remain calm and poised," as I become too emotionally involved in these conversations. Like, insanely upset over them so I have to take a sedative. Yes, I am mentally ill and under treatment.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', 'Y')ou seem to be against technology you deem as unsustainable or "unnatural" (plastic, metal stuff I guess you'd call it) and to save a major disdain for people who you deem are stuck in the old paradigm (making a "smart fridge" for example)
I do not vocally or loudly support unsustainable technology, though I do use it myself. I never use the word "unnatural" if I can help it.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', 'D')on't get me wrong Ludi, I like you & I think you have a good heart, I just think you alienate a lot of intelligent people by being so judgmental over any use of technology you deem frivolous.
