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		computerex on March 31, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: If AI scaling is to be shut down, let it be for a ... There are PhD's who've spent their careers on string theory too with nothing to show for it. Powerful and bold claims require proportionally strong evidence. A lot of the FUD going around precludes that AGI means death. It's missing all logical steps and reasoning to establish this position. It's FUD at its core.

trogdor on April 1, 2023 [–]

> A lot of the FUD going around precludes that AGI means death.

Just a friendly heads-up that “preclude” means “prevent,” or “make impossible.” I think you meant to say “assumes.”

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