Philadelphia has always been a city where people show up for one another. This summer, advocates hope that defining Philadelphia trait will translate into real support for those who need it most. On June 20, the Coalition of Nonprofits Community Health an... See more
A gradual disempowerment reading list I recently completed BlueDot Impact’s AGI Strategy Course. (I recommend it.) Through the weekly discussions, I went down the rabbit hole of gradual disempowerment. I find many AI threats compelling, but gradual disemp... See more
It’s been more than eight years since the iconic Grand Theft Auto V release, and the franchise’s fans are becoming reasonably anxious about the franchise’s highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. However, instead of finally receiving an announcement about ... See more
The AI behind the curtain: deception in human-AI experiments Experimental economists don’t deceive their subjects. It’s not legislated, but break the norm and don’t expect to be published. Here’s Andreas Ortmann (2019): I open with a statement of fact: de... See more
When asked about who the greatest and most dangerous of Batman’s adversaries are, most, if not all, but the most-seasoned Batman fans would tell you it’s the Joker. Sure, the Clown Prince of Crime has done his fair share, and perhaps even more, to earn th... See more