Your attitude is extremely sad. Do you think we would be where we are today if oppressed people's throughout history just gave up as easily? We have rights because people fight for them. We collectively have the power to decide what kind of future we want to live in.
replyMy point was that it’s It worth worrying about. Not that we should fight / have rights
reply> once we're dead, it won't matter anyway
replyIt sounds like something is worth worrying about if you foresee us being dead, presumably prematurely.
We can't stop it. But you can use your voice to buy time and resources for alignment and safety research. A few additional months may make a world of difference.
replyAll the billionaires making AI already say there's a 10-50% chance it's going to kill everyone.
replyI don't think your LessWrong post is going to save us.
If anything is a doomer attitude, this is.
replyA doomer is someone who believes doom is inevitable or highly likely, I'm not saying that, I'm just saying "being concerned" will probably get you nothing in return and this tech is getting developed no matter what.
replyThe only way it will stop is if the wealthy / powerful people feel threatened by it, properly threatened.