#AI and human progress

[compassionmattersmost]

9✨Learning from Fiction: Insights from The Matrix and Star Trek

In the realm of science fiction, human-AI relationships are a recurring theme. Stories like The Matrix and Star Trek have long captivated audiences with their portrayals of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and the potential future of humanity. These narratives, while fictional, offer valuable insights into our real-world interactions with AI, serving as metaphors for the evolving…

[progressive-memes]

[jeniidrawsshit]

FINALLY making some progress on this homage piece. I fancast Destiny, Destruction, and Delirium for drawing models. I would love to see Idris Elba as Destiny, Sam Heughan as Destruction, and Stephanie Hsu as Delirium!

I’m hoping to finish shading Despair and Delirium today so I can do the bg and details tomorrow.

Check out other process shots below along with inks and the amazing illustration it's inspired by.

[stuckasmain]

Absolutely not to get onto people but if you put an android/human Hal in a military uniform I’d genuinely like to know why.

He’s not associated with the military, the government yes but not the military. He’s also a bit humbler than that? I don’t know. He’d want to fit in if he had a preference at all (like for example Dave is technically captain but dresses no different etc)

[croc-odette]

Maybe I’ve come to love 90s Star Trek so much recently because seeing humans who forget money and banks even used to be a thing is soooooo satisfying it’s like a warm bath

[frank-olivier]

A Symphony of Innovation: Uniting AI, Physics, and Philosophy for a Harmonious Future

In the great fabric of human knowledge, three disciplines are intertwined and influence each other in subtle but profound ways: artificial intelligence (AI), physics, and philosophy. The harmonious convergence of these fields shows how the symphonic union of the technological advances of AI, the fundamental insights of physics, and the ethical and existential questions of philosophy can create a more sustainable, resilient, and enlightened future for all.

The Melodic Line of AI: Progress and Challenges

The development of Large Language Models (LLMs) represents a high point in the rapid evolution of AI, demonstrating unprecedented capabilities in processing and generating human-like language. However, this melody is not without discord: the increasing demands on computational resources and the resulting environmental concerns threaten to disrupt the harmony of innovation. The pursuit of efficiency and sustainability in AI thus becomes a critical refrain, underscoring the need for a more nuanced, multidisciplinary approach.

The Harmonic Undertones of Physics: Insights from the Veneziano Amplitude

Beneath the surface of AI's technological advances lie the harmonious undertones of physics, where the Veneziano Amplitude's elegant reconciliation of strong interactions, string theory, and cosmological insights provides a sound foundation for innovation. This physics framework inspires a cosmological perspective on AI development, suggesting that the inherent complexities and uncertainties of the universe can foster the creation of more adaptable, resilient, and sustainable AI systems. The Veneziano Amplitude's influence thus weaves a subtle but powerful harmony between the technical and the physical.

The Philosophical Coda: Ethics, Existence, and the Future of Humanity

As the symphony of innovation reaches its climax, the thoughtful voice of philosophy enters with a coda of existential and ethical questions. Given the vast expanse of the universe and humanity's place in it, we are compelled to take a more universal and timeless approach to AI ethics. This philosophical introspection can lead to a shift in focus from individualism to collectivism, or from short-term to long-term thinking, and ultimately inform the development of more responsible and harmonious AI-driven decision-making processes.

The Grand Symphony: Uniting AI, Physics, and Philosophy for a Harmonious Future

In the grand symphony of innovation, the convergence of AI, physics and philosophy results in a majestic composition characterized by:

- Sustainable innovation: AI technological advances, grounded in the fundamental insights of physics, strive for efficiency and environmental responsibility.

- Cosmological inspiration: The complexity and uncertainty of the universe guide the development of more adaptable and resilient AI systems.

- Universal ethics: The reflective voice of philosophy ensures a timeless, globally unified approach to AI ethics that takes into account humanity's existential place in the cosmos.

The Eternal Refrain of Harmony

As the final notes of this symphonic essay fade away, the eternal refrain of harmony remains, a reminder that the union of AI, physics, and philosophy can orchestrate a future that is not only more sustainable and resilient, but also more enlightened and harmonious. In this grand symphony of innovation, humanity finds its most sublime expression, a testament to the transformative power of interdisciplinary convergence.

AI can't cross this line and we don't know why (Welch Labs, September 2024)

Edward Witten: String Theory and the Universe (IOP Newton Medal Lecture, July 2010)

Max Tegmark: The Future of Life - a Cosmic Perspective (Future of Humanity Institute, June 2013)

Samir Okasha: On the Philosophy of Agency and Evolution (Sean Carroll, Mindscape, July 2024)

Saturday, October 19, 2024

[anestheticrage]

Soon

[shironezuninja]

I’m just happy I got some writing done. There’s more in my notebook that has to wait to be added to the 2nd Draft. The real world continues to drive me nuts, and the orange pig isn’t behind bars yet.

[bewires]

the disconnect between the way people who work on and with AI talk about it and the reporting/social media discourse on it makes it incredibly hard to have a meaningful conversation about it

[rhythmicreverie]

A character from ancient Rome, with a heart for justice, traveled through time, witnessing the fall of empires and rise of new civilizations. In each era, they made sacrifices for the greater good. The last sacrifice was to merge their soul with an AI, ensuring humanity's progress into the future. This is the summary of your work so far: The character from ancient Rome has now become a timeless entity, transcending space and time. With each sacrifice, they've built bridges between different cultures, allowing humanity to grow, learn, and prosper. The AI, imbued with the wisdom and courage of this hero, will continue their legacy, guiding us into a bright future.

[sunsetzer]

Can someone who's used Stardrop explain to me how to move my mods into it? I really don't want to fuck up my 100+ hour modded save but I'd love a way to have all my mods in one place where they can be updated and managed.

Also another related question: this is my first stardew update since I've started playing and I would like to know if mods from a few years back that haven't been updated recently will survive the update or if I should give up on them entirely unless the mod author updates them?

Also also: where should I go to learn how to make my own mods? I've been considering using a service like Brilliant (why yes I do watch zefrank, how did you know) to learn code but I'm not sure if that would help me. I'd love to make a mod mostly just for me that adds a little storyline to immerse my oc more into the farmer role, but I'd need to do things like add dialogue to NPCs, have letters sent to the player, add items, add buffs/debuffs, and add a way for the player character to like... shapeshift into A Creature. And make sure it doesn't conflict with other mods too, especially the big ones like DSV, SVE, etc. I have no idea where I'd even start with that lmao

[progressive-memes]

[advestager]

A/I STAN IN THE DASH. I REPEAT A/I STAN GOT THROUGH MY FILTERS INTO THE FUCKIN DASH THIS IS NOT A DRILL

[eden-west]

An old gif of my progress from basic B&W silhouettes to the full blown colored final.

[fandomandangstlover]

hi, sorry, but I've been eating up the factory reset idea and,, a thought came to me.

So we know the factory reset isn't permanent. Like. 4 and 3 will get out of it, they'll come back to normal yadaa yada. And don't get me wrong, I love happy endings,, but I can't help but have the small thought of, just as 3 and 4 are going to come back to normal.. They're factory reset again. Maybe it was because of their own coding, realizing how much more efficient they were like this. Solely focused on protecting the Avatar.

Like, imagine just.. 4 and 3 are finally coming to. The factory reset and what it did is fading. Mario and everyone is just overjoyed. Their friends are back! They aren't coco crazy anymore! And just. Just as 4 starts to ask "what.. happened-?"

He and 3 go stiff again before slumping. Everyone panics. What just happened? Was it because of all the stuff that transpired?

4 and 3 open their eyes, and their pupils are still the arrows of their respective USBs. They're back to their Guardian states again because their coding has demanded it. Now they really do need to find the USBs

SHOVES THIS INTO MY MOUTH IT'S SO GUD DUDE I LOVE IT SM IT'S SO COOL

THEIR CODING PREFERRING EFFICIENCY MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE...OUGH

YES

[st5lker]

dall e 3 is actually a little scary ill admit. not even as much for what it is as much as what it means for what will come next