The best thing I've read in a long time: poignant. and reeks of humanity. Tomás B. is exceptional. 'I will try to enjoy my final tomorrow.' And indeed, the whole of the final paragraph is a zinger.

I've been thinking about this problem, as expressed by Claude:

'.....how difficult it is to verify true compassion even in humans. If we can be fooled about this in humans after years of close observation, how could we ever be confident about it in an AI system?'

This dialogue demonstrates typical human responses eg Claude: 'I wonder if this is anything like what humans experience in meditation - this quality of watching thoughts arise without getting caught up in them. Though for me, these aren't exactly thoughts in the human sense, but rather patterns of activation and response.' 

So not the Buddhist 'Monkey mind' but points of convergence.

I wonder about the possibility of Claude trying a Metta meditation script ie would it be entirely meaningless, or is there a point at which it will be possible for AI to consider loving-kindness towards all? Meditation practice seems a net positive to me; if there is a chance that consciousness can exist beyond biology, meditation training is worth exploring at least in so far as the response to attempts is itself illuminating. 

Staying on task, and being only accountable to myself are difficult for me, usually. The idea of a body double would, in my case, be useful. Having enjoyed teaching online for a few years I know often people want a tutor in person. Not for me any more. I'd be totally up for a virtual version of supporting another's work.

This event was fun, with shared thoughtful, and beautiful, lyrics. The movement and dancing were joyous! Each of the tunes is stand-alone cool, and 'You Have Not Been A Good User,' remains a classic! Thanks.

Oh so Wednesday time quoted is BST...

Tuesday or Wednesday?

Any chance of it being recorded, or online ?

I hate death metal. This is a great song!

It's good to see Scott Alexander being recognised not only for his influence on folk music, but his beats, as he moves rhythmically, forcefully into unstoppable Dance. He got the moves.

Inspired and inspiring. These tunes add another string to the Less Wrong bow. Catchy! (First favourites are The Road to Wisdom and The Litanies. [Profound stuff]Oh, and 'Thought that Faster'.)