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Evolving definitions of powerful AI
Evolving definitions of powerful AI highlight various perspectives on processes, generality, performance, and impacts, showcasing insights from notable figures throughout the history of artificial intelligence development.
LinkAre Blockchains Decentralized? Unintended Centralities in Distributed Ledgers
The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
blog.trailofbits.comStand Out of Our Light: Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy
James Williams analyzes the impact of digital technologies on human attention in the "attention economy," arguing that they often undermine individual freedom and self-regulation by prioritizing engagement over meaningful goals.
cambridge.orgAnalyses the cultural phenomenon of hyper-optimization, discussing its impact on creativity, the overabundance of cultural products, and the need for counterforces to resist its effects.
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Jono Hunt
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