I've sometimes wondered what the Chinese philosophers might contribute to AGI. What do you get from him?
Also the Islamic philosophers are noteworthy. I don't know much about them, but they were critical in keeping Aristotle going through the dark ages, as I understand it. Some of their writings are pretty interesting. Mike A On 7/31/13, Ben Goertzel <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Emahn, > > I infer from your email that you're more humanities oriented than tech > oriented.. > > However, I would suggest that if you want to be integrally involved in > shaping the future, you'd do well to get a science or engineering > background as well. Perhaps a double major in some humanities field and > some science/engineering/math field? Even if you don't end up doing > anything in science, having a richer understanding of how science and/or > engineering work will be quite valuable for you... > > Beyond that sort of general advice, the main advice I have is just obvious > stuff. A diverse background is important. Writing, speaking and > quantitative skills are important. Learning basic programming will help > you in various ways, even if you don't end up in a career where it's part > of your regular duties.... Understanding the basics of how a business > works will benefit you; even if you don't end up starting a business... > > If you study philosophy, definitely go back and read the original works of > the great philosophers directly, don't trust the modern summarizers and > philosophologists ;) .... There is certainly a lot of depth to be mined in > all that old stuff. I'm re-reading various translations/interpretations of > the Lao Tzu currently! ... > > -- Ben G > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 6:00 AM, Emahn Novid <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello Singularity and AGI readers, >> >> I'll keep this brief since I've been told there have been similar topics >> discussed here. My name is Emahn Novid, I'm 19 years old and a second >> year >> college student at OCC. I just finished reading Cosmist Manifesto and was >> wondering if anyone could advise me on what area of study/major I should >> pursue to be able to best contribute to the cause. I feel like my studies >> of theism/atheism, philosophy, psychology, politics, and the human >> equation >> have all lead me here. Any guidance is appreciated. >> >> Thank you for your time. >> *AGI* | Archives <https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now> >> <https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/212726-deec6279> | >> Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription >> <http://www.listbox.com> >> > > > > -- > Ben Goertzel, PhD > http://goertzel.org > > "My humanity is a constant self-overcoming" -- Friedrich Nietzsche > > > > ------------------------------------------- > AGI > Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now > RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/11943661-d9279dae > Modify Your Subscription: > https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > ------------------------------------------- AGI Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/21088071-f452e424 Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=21088071&id_secret=21088071-58d57657 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
