Comment by spacechild1

2 months ago

> You keep asking me to appeal to authority.

I don't. I just asked to do some research instead of indulging in wild speculation.

> because that’s the world he’s familiar with and that’s the world he has most power.

Again, just baseless speculation. Rob had a very prolific where he worked on foundational technologies like programming language design. He is now retired. What kind of power would he be afraid to lose?

Would you at least consider the possibility that his ethical concerns might be sincere?

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aurareturn  2 months ago 

  I don't. I just asked to do some research instead of indulging in wild speculation.

You are. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority

  An argument from authority[a] is a form of argument in which the opinion of an authority figure (or figures) is used as evidence to support an argument.[1] The argument from authority is often considered a logical fallacy[2] and obtaining knowledge in this way is fallible.[3][4]

  Again, just baseless speculation. Rob had a very prolific where he worked on foundational technologies like programming language design. He is now retired. What kind of power would he be afraid to lose?

Clout? Historical importance? Feeling like people are forgetting him? If he didn't care about any of this, he wouldn't have a social media account.

  • spacechild1  2 months ago

    I'm not saying that Rob is right because of his achievements. I'm only saying that your speculations in your original post are ridiculous considering Rob's career and personal situation.

    > Clout? Historical importance? Feeling like people are forgetting him?

    Even more speculation.

    Just in case you are not aware: there are many people who really think that what the big AI companies are doing is unethical. Rob may be one of them.

    • aurareturn  2 months ago

      Stop appealing to authority. Just argue about facts and what was said.

      You also keep accusing me of speculation but I already mentioned multiple times that it’s speculation. I never said it’s not speculation. It’s you who can’t make a coherent come back argument except to tell me to research and then respect him.

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