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Links For July 2023
A diverse collection of links and news items from July 2023, covering topics from historical curiosities to current technological and social developments.
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Essays on AI
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Tales Of Takeover In CCF-World
Scott Alexander discusses various scenarios of AI takeover based on the Compute-Centric Framework, exploring gradual power shifts and potential conflicts between humans and AI factions.
29 min read 4,363 words
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"Through A Glass Darkly" In Asterisk Magazine
Scott Alexander summarizes the AI-focused issue of Asterisk Magazine, highlighting key articles on AI forecasting, testing, and impacts.
4 min read 588 words
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Links For May 2023
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of links and news items, covering topics from architecture and history to AI developments and scientific studies, with brief commentary on many items.
24 min read 3,615 words
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Mantic Monday 4/24/23
The post explores AI forecasting capabilities, compares prediction market performances, and provides updates on various ongoing predictions in technology and politics.
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Half An Hour Before Dawn In San Francisco
Scott Alexander narrates a haunting pre-dawn walk through San Francisco, mixing observations with apocalyptic musings before the spell is broken by sunrise.
8 min read 1,098 words
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Links For March 2023
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of links and brief discussions on topics including AI developments, social trends, scientific studies, and cultural phenomena.
27 min read 4,178 words
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Ro-mantic Monday 2/13/23
Scott explores various technological and market-based approaches to dating and relationships, including prediction markets, matching sites, and cryptocurrency concepts.
19 min read 2,824 words
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Links For February 2023
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of 49 links and brief commentaries on various topics, ranging from cultured meat to AI developments and current events.
40 min read 6,180 words
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Mostly Skeptical Thoughts On The Chatbot Propaganda Apocalypse
Scott Alexander argues against the fear of a chatbot propaganda apocalypse, presenting several reasons why its impact would be limited and offering predictions for 2030.
21 min read 3,142 words
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Janus' Simulators
Scott Alexander explores the concept of AI as 'simulators' and its implications for AI alignment and human cognition.
19 min read 2,821 words
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How Do AIs' Political Opinions Change As They Get Smarter And Better-Trained?
Scott examines how AI language models' opinions and behaviors evolve as they become more advanced, discussing implications for AI alignment.
28 min read 4,238 words
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Links For December 2022
Scott Alexander shares 57 diverse links and brief commentaries on topics ranging from politics and psychology to technology and culture.
35 min read 5,333 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Brain Waves
Scott summarizes interesting comments on his 'Rhythms of the Brain' book review, covering various aspects of brain waves and related topics.
27 min read 4,056 words
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Book Review: Rhythms Of The Brain
Scott reviews 'Rhythms Of The Brain', exploring the nature and potential significance of brain waves in neuroscience and consciousness.
29 min read 4,434 words
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Another Bay Area House Party
Scott Alexander presents a satirical account of a Bay Area house party, showcasing absurd startup ideas and intellectual discussions that parody Silicon Valley culture.
25 min read 3,825 words
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I Won My Three Year AI Progress Bet In Three Months
Scott Alexander won his three-year bet on AI progress in image generation compositionality within three months, demonstrating unexpectedly rapid AI advancement.
10 min read 1,502 words
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Links For September 2022
Scott Alexander shares 40 diverse and intriguing links and news items from September 2022, covering topics from AI advancements to political analysis and cultural observations.
19 min read 2,870 words
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Mantic Monday 8/15/22
Scott Alexander examines the shutdown of PredictIt and its implications for the prediction market industry, while also highlighting new developments and forecasts in the field.
24 min read 3,692 words
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Slightly Against Underpopulation Worries
Scott Alexander argues that underpopulation concerns are overstated and likely irrelevant due to expected technological changes by 2100.
22 min read 3,325 words
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Links For July
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links and news items from July, covering topics from linguistics and AI to politics and economics.
20 min read 3,007 words
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Study: Ritalin Works, But School Isn't Worth Paying Attention To
Scott Alexander analyzes a study showing Concerta improves ADHD children's attention but not their learning, and speculates on the reasons behind this unexpected result.
10 min read 1,488 words
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Links For June
Scott Alexander shares 57 diverse links on topics including politics, science, technology, and culture, providing brief summaries and commentary on each.
24 min read 3,695 words