Notable exception(s) to the premise, “accelerated scientific and technological progress would be great”: AI capabilities research. Also, synthetic biology and nanotechnology.
Nevertheless, though these are important exceptions, I feel that if one refutes cognitive enhancement based on these exceptions, then one has missed the point of Bostrom’s core argument.
Notable exception(s) to the premise, “accelerated scientific and technological progress would be great”: AI capabilities research. Also, synthetic biology and nanotechnology.
Nevertheless, though these are important exceptions, I feel that if one refutes cognitive enhancement based on these exceptions, then one has missed the point of Bostrom’s core argument.