Comment by tromp

2 days ago

The quote that struck me was

> I foresee exciting times ahead, provided we still have a functioning civilization in which to enjoy them.

If you are shocked by this, I suggest not reading his other recent topics.

  • Spent an hour going through his blog. Wild and unpleasant ride.

    • It's interesting to see someone who seems to describe themself as anti-woke try desperately to convince the generally anti-academic movement to fund academics. Sadly I don't think he'll succeed in this.

      I don't agree with many of his posts but I think the blog is interesting in how personal it feels. Often I feel like all media is very cultivated but he seems very willing to put his own anxieties and foibles on the web.

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  • > If you are shocked by this, I suggest not reading his other recent topics.

    Given that this is Scott Aaronson, does he suggest we'll break cryptography and destroy the foundations of the modern internet?