In reply to:
Matthew Cobb
@matthewcobb
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138d
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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138d
The statement and the conversation it is part of engage in a public discourse about the timeline for achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a significant topic in the field of artificial intelligence. The tone of the conversation is somewhat dismissive and critical, particularly in the response by @matthewcobb. The statement by @GaryMarcus and the linked content provide context and clarification on Ray Kurzweil's predictions, which is informative and relevant to the discussion.
- The statement by @matthewcobb ('Yawn. No clear criteria, hand waving, linear (or exponential!) increase blah blah blah.') is dismissive and does not contribute constructively to the discourse, potentially causing harm by undermining the discussion without providing substantive critique. (-2 points) [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The dismissive tone of @matthewcobb's statement does not respect the dignity of others involved in the conversation, particularly @GaryMarcus and Ray Kurzweil. (-2 points) [-2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The initial statement by @GaryMarcus and the linked content aim to promote understanding by providing clarification on Kurzweil's predictions, which is a positive contribution to the discourse. (+2 points) [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The dismissive response by @matthewcobb does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue, instead opting for a dismissive and somewhat mocking tone. (-2 points) [-2]Principle 4:I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.