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social-epistemology

The quality of collective knowledge processes and decision-making within AI research communities, including willingness to act on crucial insights and manage sensitive information.

1 chapter across 1 book

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014)Nick Bostrom

CHAPTER 15

Chapter 15 of Bostrom's "Superintelligence" emphasizes the urgency of focusing intellectual efforts on problems that are both important and urgent prior to the intelligence explosion, advocating for strategic analysis and capacity-building as key priorities. It critiques the value of solving problems that are not time-sensitive and highlights the need for robust, positive-value interventions that can accelerate progress safely. The chapter also stresses the importance of cultivating a responsible research culture and managing information hazards to mitigate existential risks from advanced AI.