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  2. Simulation hypothesis - Wikipedia

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    Thus, Bostrom, and writers in agreement with Bostrom such as David Chalmers, argue there might be empirical reasons for the "simulation hypothesis", and that therefore the simulation hypothesis is not a skeptical hypothesis but rather a "metaphysical hypothesis". Bostrom states he personally sees no strong argument as to which of the three ...

  3. Nick Bostrom - Wikipedia

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    Nick Bostrom (/ ˈ b ɒ s t r əm / BOST-rəm; Swedish: Niklas Boström [ˈnɪ̌kːlas ˈbûːstrœm]; born 10 March 1973) [4] is a philosopher known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence risks, and the reversal test.

  4. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies - Wikipedia

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    The science editor of the Financial Times found that Bostrom's writing "sometimes veers into opaque language that betrays his background as a philosophy professor" but convincingly demonstrates that the risk from superintelligence is large enough that society should start thinking now about ways to endow future machine intelligence with ...

  5. Singleton (global governance) - Wikipedia

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    According to Nick Bostrom, a singleton is an abstract concept that could be implemented in various ways: [9] a singleton could be democracy, a tyranny, a single dominant AI, a strong set of global norms that include effective provisions for their own enforcement, or even an alien overlord—its defining characteristic being simply that it is some form of agency that can solve all major global ...

  6. AI and the meaning of life: Philosopher Nick Bostrom says ...

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    This is the subject of philosopher Nick Bostrom’s latest book, Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World. Professor Bostrom is best known for his 2014 book Superintelligence, ...

  7. Are Christmas trees toxic to cats? How to cat-proof your home ...

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    No matter if you decorate immediately after Halloween or you wait until post-Thanksgiving, Christmas trees are a staple of the winter season. From balsam firs to pines and spruces to cedars, there ...

  8. Letter from Utopia - Wikipedia

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    "Letter from Utopia" is a fictional letter written by philosopher Nick Bostrom in 2008. [1] It depicts, what Bostrom describes as, "A vision of the future, from the future". [ 2 ] In the essay, a posthuman in the far future writes to humanity in the deep past, describing how wonderful their utopian existence is and encouraging their ancestors ...

  9. Trump Won the Election: How His Tax Plan Could Affect the ...

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    Donald Trump's election win signals changes in tax policies that could shape the financial future for middle-class Americans. While President-elect Trump promised to lower taxes for most Americans ...