Louis Sloot

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In deep learning, we don’t program a computer by hand to do a task. Loosely speaking, we instead search for a computer program (called a model) that does the task well. We usually know very little about the inner workings of the model we end up with, just that it seems to be doing a good job. It’s less like building a machine and more like hiring and training an employee.
Why AI alignment could be hard with modern deep learning
The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements are true at the same time.
The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. - Our World in Data
The primary experimental result in hedonic psychology—the study of happiness—is that people don't know what makes them happy.
Prolegomena to a Theory of Fun - LessWrong
The substance of a democracy is the specific mechanism that resolves policy conflicts.
Applause Lights — LessWrong
Starting [at a young age] he’s read everything that he could find about business.
Curius / Onboarding