Gary Marcus

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Score 83
3/4/2025, 10:35:12 PM
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In reply to:
Ethan Mollick
@emollick
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@GaryMarcus @ezraklein I mean, sure, AGI may he far off or not achievable. But I wouldn’t discount any possibility that they are right, which is the point of preparing for multiple scenarios.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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299d
@emollick @ezraklein They also need to consider the possibility that it is false; Ezra, who I usually love, fell short in that regard.

I will discuss tomorrow in my newsletter.
Ethan Mollick
@emollick
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300d
I wish more people were taking seriously the possibility that @ezraklein and the leadership of the AI labs are raising: that AGI is a real possibility in the near future.

You don't have to buy it yourself, but leaders & policymakers need to consider the possibility it is true.

The statement engages in a discussion about the potential timeline and preparation for artificial general intelligence (AGI), contributing to public discourse on technological advancement and policy planning.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm and encourages preparation for multiple scenarios, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and consideration of different possibilities regarding AGI, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding and empathy. [+1]
  3. 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.
    The statement engages constructively with differing opinions, aligning with the principle of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]