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Five More Years
Scott Alexander provides detailed predictions for the next five years on topics ranging from AI and politics to science and culture, with probability estimates for specific outcomes.
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Links 12/17: Silent Site, Holy Site
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of interesting links covering topics from architecture to AI, with brief summaries and occasional humorous commentary.
10 min read 1,417 words
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In Favor Of Futurism Being About The Future
Scott Alexander criticizes a Boston Review article on futurism for focusing on identity politics rather than substantive future predictions, arguing this approach trivializes important technological and societal developments.
19 min read 2,934 words
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Classified Thread 3: Semper Classifiedelis
Scott Alexander shares community classifieds, including a math tutoring offer, a request for financial help, and a now-fulfilled request for AI professionals in North Carolina.
2 min read 247 words
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Links 8/17: Exsitement
A collection of interesting links covering science, technology, culture, and economics, including updates on DNA malware, AI gaming, prison censorship, and various scientific studies.
14 min read 2,162 words
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Links 8/17: On The Site Of The Angels
A collection of interesting links covering medical research, sociology, politics, and technology, with brief commentary on each item.
15 min read 2,291 words
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SSC Journal Club: AI Timelines
Scott analyzes a new survey of AI researchers, showing diverse opinions on AI timelines and risks, with many acknowledging potential dangers but few prioritizing safety research.
16 min read 2,467 words
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AI Persuasion Followup Survey
Scott Alexander requests participants of last month's AI persuasion experiment survey to complete a brief followup survey, providing a link.
1 min read 62 words
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Ascended Economy?
Scott Alexander speculates on a future 'ascended economy' where AI-run corporations dominate, discussing potential implications and risks of such a system.
19 min read 2,884 words
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The Future Is Filters
Scott examines the potential future of online content filtering technology, considering its benefits, drawbacks, and societal implications.
12 min read 1,721 words
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Links 1/2014: Link, For You Know Not Whence You Came Nor Why
A collection of interesting links covering topics like Chinese religion, economics, science, and technology, with commentary on their broader implications.
15 min read 2,188 words
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Links for February 2013
Scott shares his monthly collection of interesting links spanning science, technology, history, and culture, with commentary on each story's significance or peculiarity.
12 min read 1,814 words