I am but a fumbling amateur philosopher - please calibrate expectations accordingly :)
AI
Why I am an AI Optimist
Whilst we do not want despotic AI masters we should fear more the current reality.. ever increasing control by a few unfettered human masters, many of whom are happy to "use the electoral process of democracy to destroy democracy."
Democracy, Ethics & Philosophy
Inequality and Inequity
Exploration of the difference between necessary useful inequalities and inequities that are not good for us collectively
Towards a universal ethical framework
"At this stage of history ... either the general population will take control of its own destiny and will concern itself with community-interests, guided by values of solidarity and sympathy and concern for others; or ... there will be no destiny for anyone to control."
Direct Decentralised Democracy
Building robust frameworks for democratic decentralised communities
Is/Ought Problems and Hume's Sceptical Filter
Philosophers, mathematicians and lovers of logic obsess about things that most of us never even think about. They are like dogs chewing bones. When something does not quite add up, it bothers them and they enjoy worrying it down.
Freewill or Freedom (to be different)
Freewill or freedom? - Part 1
Introduction to freewill and freedom
Freewill or freedom? - Part 2
Part 2 - A fragile living skin
Entropy & Life
Life-forms - an extraordinary experiment with energy
All life is a wonderful counterpoint to death. Only a disorderly mind sees life and death as in opposition; life and death journey together and give full expression and meaning to each other. Both are useful.
Language & Logic
The Limits of Language and Logic
Long essay on the limits of language and logic with some consideration of the impact on AI and LLMs.
Books:
The Search for Understanding in Artificial Intelligence
Amazon.com: The Search for Understanding in Artificial Intelligence eBook : Pink-Howitt, Peter: Kindle Store
Ethics of Life: freedom & diversity
Ethics of Life: freedom & diversity - Kindle edition by Pink-Howitt, Peter. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ethics of Life: freedom & diversity.
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