On 6/5/07, Bob Mottram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think this is the view put forward by Hugo De Garis. I used to regard his views as little more than an amusing sci-fi plot, but more recently I am slowly coming around to the view that there could emerge a rift between those who want to build human-rivaling intelligences and those who don't, probably at first amongst academics then later in the rest of society. I think it's quite possible that todays existential riskers may turn into tomorrows neo-luddite movement. I also think that some of those promoting AI today may switch sides as they see the prospect of a singularity becoming more imminent.
On the subject of neo-luddite terrorists, the Unabomber's Manifesto makes for fascinating but chilling reading: http://www.thecourier.com/manifest.htm David ----- This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/?member_id=231415&user_secret=e9e40a7e
