The Inconvenient Truth essay was certainly interesting with a lot of great points, especially about how AI will concentrate power and ruin democracy, but the author does come across as a bit gullible too, breathlessly believing all the bullshit spewed by the AI companies. The whole Mythos incident was transparently a publicity stunt by Anthropic (a company I view as cynical and opportunistic, not one with a conscience, although it's undoubtedly convenient for them to present this image). Still, I do broadly agree with some of the conclusions in the essay. International cooperation is vital.
As always, I think sci-fi has the answers, because most of these problems have already been worked out; just pick your canon. Asimov's stories about the rise of robotics have much to teach us.
I have just got My Antonia slightly smaller than the Robert Moses book that has arrived on your recommendation as well. Have you tried The things we never say by Elizabeth Strout- definitely my favourite book this year. The big question is - what board are you going for ?
God I'm so indecisive about surfboards, that'll take me ages. I don't know the Stroud book, will check it. Good luck with Moses! Ha ha. I need somebody to discuss it with...
The Inconvenient Truth essay was certainly interesting with a lot of great points, especially about how AI will concentrate power and ruin democracy, but the author does come across as a bit gullible too, breathlessly believing all the bullshit spewed by the AI companies. The whole Mythos incident was transparently a publicity stunt by Anthropic (a company I view as cynical and opportunistic, not one with a conscience, although it's undoubtedly convenient for them to present this image). Still, I do broadly agree with some of the conclusions in the essay. International cooperation is vital.
As always, I think sci-fi has the answers, because most of these problems have already been worked out; just pick your canon. Asimov's stories about the rise of robotics have much to teach us.
Have you read Rutger’s books?
I haven't – but I feel like I should! Have you? Would you recommend them?
P.S. Forgot to add... happy 50th!
His books are deffo worth a read. And thanks for the good birthday vibes 🎉
Finding Willa Cather in this list was an unexpected joy. Going to find a copy of My Antonia and give it a long-overdue re-read.
A thing of real beauty and joy ❤️
Strong 10! Loads to get into - thank you :)
Happy 50 I guess!
Another great 10 for the book:)
Thanks Yannick! Let's pick up out other conversation again as well...
I have just got My Antonia slightly smaller than the Robert Moses book that has arrived on your recommendation as well. Have you tried The things we never say by Elizabeth Strout- definitely my favourite book this year. The big question is - what board are you going for ?
God I'm so indecisive about surfboards, that'll take me ages. I don't know the Stroud book, will check it. Good luck with Moses! Ha ha. I need somebody to discuss it with...