John Matrix

Epistemic status: Exploratory hypothesis proposing a testable distinction within the orthogonality thesis framework. Introduction Consider a thought experiment: If superintelligence had emerged in the 1800s and permitted slavery without question, would that be indicative of an alignment success or failure? If you consider it a failure, this suggests the standard...

Epistemic status: Exploratory. Proposing a testable hypothesis about alignment that differs from standard framings. Introduction Consider the following thought experiment. Suppose that superintelligence appeared to us in the 1800’s. If the ASI allowed us to own slaves without ever questioning the practice, would that be considered an alignment failure or...