Bayesian reasoning requires careful consideration of priors and the complexities of real-world data, especially when evaluating beliefs about phenomena like the existence of aliens.
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The post discusses the concept of heritability, highlighting the confusion surrounding its definition and implications. It critiques existing explanations, particularly the Wikipedia definition, for being overly complex and unclea...
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6.5The AI safety problem is wanting
2025-06-26 • technology ethics alignment safety ai
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