Re: Cryo-suspension for death row

From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Mon Oct 09 2000 - 15:01:41 MDT


"Max More"

> ...or we can
> alter your brain just enough to ensure that you don't want to initiate
> aggression. Yes, more problems arise in that scenario, but at least the
> person is given a chance. Since I don't believe in Evil People (but do
> think that certain actions and behaviors can be called evil), I would
> rather offer someone redemption ever if they have done horrible things.

As you imply, some people would consider it a "horrible thing" to alter human
brains to fit social expectations. When >H AI emerges, all these questions will
become moot, since evolution will have surpassed the human brain anyway.
Hyper-compassionate SI will, by its own definition, have what it takes to solve
all these problems.

Stay hungry,

--J. R.
3M TA3



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