Philosophy doesn't contribute anything to AI, but it's fun to talk about. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 3:27 AM, Mike Archbold <[email protected]> wrote: > 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/303/3701026-786a0853 > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
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