Throughout human history, people have been fascinated by the nature of reality and the passage of time. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day scientists, philosophers and thinkers, many have grappled with these questions. One common thread that emerges from their discussions is the idea that the key to understanding reality...
TLDR: Author tries to explain (1) what HPT is, (2) why it is needed, and (3) why no additional technological breakthroughs are needed for HPT, not even AGI. The author does not follow the LessWrong terminology, e.g. 'alignment'. (1) In ancient times, all you needed to learn to become a...
Throughout human history, people have been fascinated by the nature of reality and the passage of time. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day scientists, philosophers and thinkers, many have grappled with these questions. One common thread that emerges from their discussions is the idea that the key to understanding reality and time is evolution.
The concept of evolution has been explored in depth by scientists like Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory of natural selection. According to Darwin, evolution is the process by which species change over time in response to environmental pressures. This idea has been expanded upon by later scientists, such as Stephen Jay Gould, who wrote, "The history of life... (read 724 more words →)
TLDR: Author tries to explain (1) what HPT is, (2) why it is needed, and (3) why no additional technological breakthroughs are needed for HPT, not even AGI. The author does not follow the LessWrong terminology, e.g. 'alignment'.
(1) In ancient times, all you needed to learn to become a good member of your society was: learn the language of your tribe, and a few intellectually simple skills. After thousands of years: you also need to learn to read and write, and must master arithmetic skills. After hundreds of years: you choose whether your society is relatively small (family, town, province...) or it's closer to worldwide, and in the latter case you should... (read 571 more words →)