Gary Marcus

Rank 23 of 47

Score 29

@tombibbys but would you lie and say it is two when that was exceedingly unlikely, and launch a campaign of hatred again the scientists who estimated 10-15?

9/2/2025, 1:46:57 PM

In reply to:

Tom Bibby

@tombibbys

14d

@GaryMarcus Let's say there were an asteroid headed for Earth, and we had no idea how to deflect it. Some are saying it's 2 years away, but I'm confident it's actually 5-15 years away.

I would mention that disagreement semi-regularly, of course, but most of my energy would be spent on

Gary Marcus

@GaryMarcus

15d

Hating on me for the last three years didn’t make GPT-5 one bit smarter.

Meanwhile, why an x-risker would *want* AI to be powerful — before we have a decent solution to the alignment problem -– is entirely beyond me.

I don’t think anyone should underestimate the threat that

Holly ⏸️ Elmore

@ilex_ulmus

15d

I’m suspicious that a lot of x-risk people hate @GaryMarcus bc they want AI to be powerful instead of bc they are concerned about people underestimating the threat.

The statement engages in a discussion about the ethics of communication and the treatment of scientific estimates, particularly in the context of public discourse on existential risks like AI and asteroid threats. It questions the integrity of misrepresenting scientific estimates and launching campaigns against scientists, which is a substantive engagement with public issues.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement implicitly criticizes the harm caused by misrepresenting scientific estimates and launching campaigns of hatred, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement addresses the issue of launching campaigns of hatred against scientists, which relates to respecting the dignity of others and not engaging in harassment or hate speech. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By questioning the ethics of lying and promoting hatred, the statement promotes understanding and empathy towards scientists who provide estimates. [+1]
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 in constructive criticism by questioning the ethics of certain actions without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]