I like to consider humanity-AI alignment in light of brain-brain alignment. If the purpose of alignment is self-preservation at the simple scale and fulfilment of individual desires at the complex scale, then brain-brain alignment hasn't faired greatly. While we as a species are still around, our track record is severely blemished.
Another scale of alignment to consider is the alignment of a single brain with itself. The brain given to us by natural selection is not perfect, despite being in near instantaneous communication with itself (as opposed to ... (read more)
I like to consider humanity-AI alignment in light of brain-brain alignment. If the purpose of alignment is self-preservation at the simple scale and fulfilment of individual desires at the complex scale, then brain-brain alignment hasn't faired greatly. While we as a species are still around, our track record is severely blemished.
Another scale of alignment to consider is the alignment of a single brain with itself. The brain given to us by natural selection is not perfect, despite being in near instantaneous communication with itself (as opposed to ... (read more)