Re: Singularity: can't happen here

From: Christian Szegedy (szegedy@or.uni-bonn.de)
Date: Mon Sep 10 2001 - 11:24:44 MDT


Eugene Leitl wrote:

> > I am completely sure that this menace can not be fought by technical
> > means such as secure distributed networks and underground hacking. Our
>
> You're completely, positively, absolutely sure? Wow. It is sure nice to
> wake up in the morning to an universe of perfect certainties.

I retreat: I BELIEVE that it can be much more effectively fought by
political than technical means. Or: We are at the point where we can have
uncomparable larger impact if we concentrate on the political side
instead of the technical one.

> > intentions are not to copy illegal stuff and live in fear, but work
> > and develop freely, accelerate progress and be accepted. These goals
> > are not to be achieved by more advanced technology, only by politics.
>
> Excellent idea.

:)

I ended up writing too much trivialities. I am sorry.

> Good luck with your politics. Considering the public apathy, you're going
> to need it.

WE need it. Apathy seems to be quite pervading today...



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