I’m a bit confused by both this post and comments about questions like what level/timing the deference happens.
Speaking for myself, if an internet rando wrote a random blog post called “AGI Ruin: A List of Lethalities,” I probably would not read it. But I did read Yudkowsky’s post carefully and thought about it nontrivially, mostly due to his track record and writing ability (rather than e.g. because the title was engaging or because the first paragraph was really well-argued).
I’m a bit confused by both this post and comments about questions like what level/timing the deference happens.
Speaking for myself, if an internet rando wrote a random blog post called “AGI Ruin: A List of Lethalities,” I probably would not read it. But I did read Yudkowsky’s post carefully and thought about it nontrivially, mostly due to his track record and writing ability (rather than e.g. because the title was engaging or because the first paragraph was really well-argued).