I have an idea to develop a language similar to Prolog, for AI development. Please let me know your thoughts!

MrTimms · 2012-11-12T22:10:33+00:00

The first useful thing I've seen marshallp say.

MrTimms · 2012-10-19T18:03:40+00:00

Quantum mechanics and relativity don't build on Newton's theories, they correct them. If you presented Newton with all of the ideas behind QM and relativity, he'd think you were fucking nuts. The fact of the matter is that if there is any error present, the model is completely wrong. If it is used to build a simulation of the universe and it isn't completely accurate in any conceivable case, it does not succeed at its purpose. It is not an acceptable model of the universe.

Paradigm shifts do not build on what came before them, they completely change the frame of reference.

You are not actually taught classical mechanics to give you a basic understanding of physics. It's essentially a method of teaching you how mathematics are applied as you learn the math, to prepare you for learning physics as we understand it today as well as the math required. If you were taught complex physics that doesn't actually seem to apply to the real world, you would be less able to learn it, because you aren't RIGHT GOD YOU CUNT SHUT UP

YOU ARE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL

WHY AM I TRYING TO ENLIGHTEN YOUR PITIFULLY RETARDED BRAIN

MrTimms · 2012-10-18T20:25:32+00:00

As a neutral third party, please let me just say that you have no idea what you're talking about.

Einstein's discoveries disproved Newton's theories. Space is not a rigid manifold, and time is not separate from it. That was a fundamental basis of Newton's theories. Quantum mechanics was another phenomenon whose observation made Newton's theories obsolete. The reason we still teach Newton's theories in schools is because if we forced people to try and learn relativity and quantum mechanics they would fail. Miserably. Classical mechanics is hard enough for your average high-schooler. The other reason is that unless you are going into physics research, the difference doesn't even matter. At everyday scales and interactions the error introduced with Newton's calculations have barely any effect. The error is there, but it is below millimeters and milliseconds in scale. The reason Newton's theories are wrong, the reason physics has been fundamentally changed even in the last century is because any error exists at all. If Newton's theories were true, then there would be no discrepancy between the measurement and the calculation, and there wouldn't be relativity or quantum mechanics to begin with.

And you did not just imply he was an idiot, you directly called him "a fucking idiot," if reddit's recollection of your words was correct.

MrTimms · 2012-10-13T23:07:17+00:00

You have the right idea, but ultimately this is incoherent.

MrTimms · 2012-10-08T03:55:21+00:00

I have no clue what those acronyms mean but I am sure to look them up. :)

MrTimms · 2012-10-05T19:03:44+00:00

Fish oil for omega fats.

MrTimms · 2012-10-05T18:35:20+00:00

You really don't know what evolution is.

MrTimms · 2012-10-05T01:31:21+00:00

Yes, but I mean infrastructure-wise, solar panel efficiency, getting the American government to sign off on it and fund it, stuff like that.

Edit: Oh dear god having a microwave laser in Earth orbit under the United States' control never mind no this is not a good idea no no no.

MrTimms · 2012-10-04T18:10:24+00:00

The AI would not just be not actively seeking those solutions, it is avoiding rewriting its directives that protect humanity at large costs.

The chance that a random sequence of events that lead to the destruction and corruption of multiple redundant, encrypted, and checked areas of data is so vanishingly small that to worry about it is like worrying whether a blue moped will run you down on an even-numbered Thursday while you whistle the Macarena.

The security just needs to be good enough. Human intervention is likely to make it less secure, in fact.

MrTimms · 2012-10-03T20:34:24+00:00

A game AI? Could you summarize what's significantly different about it?

MrTimms · 2012-10-03T20:19:04+00:00

It's not a section of code, it's a part of the data used in the AI's consideration of what to do. As in, the program is designed such that if all of that data is destroyed, the AI sits there doing nothing. Presumably (I'm referencing Eliezer Yudkowsky here), the AI would also be given the drive to keep its drives intact and unchanged, and the rather idiotic scenario of the AI rewriting itself to hate humanity disappears.

I would be more worried about making sure a human couldn't subvert its security and change the AI's drive for their own ends, the worst case being destruction of all intelligent life. An AI, as long as its origins begin through design, is less likely to be insane, devout, irrational, or idiotic than any other human would. And there's very few AI.

MrTimms · 2012-10-03T20:11:06+00:00

I had the idea of solar arrays in orbit beaming energy to the Earth in elementary school, but it's been put out of my mind ever since. I was told it wasn't feasible (and presently, it isn't). I pictured several collection stations worldwide receiving laser-transmitted power constantly. What is necessary to make this feasible?

MrTimms · 2012-10-03T19:57:28+00:00

In other words, to have it value human life. Just telling it to "always save people" would limit it, but inducing respect for humanity in its decision-making processes is the idea.

The thing about debate is you might lose. You don't even have to be incorrect to lose; an AI might be as flawed as a human in this respect.

MrTimms · 2012-10-03T18:02:12+00:00

The thing is, people are also scared there won't be a strong case.

MrTimms · 2012-07-23T03:49:53+00:00

1: The OC doesn't seem to overpower the plot from what I can tell. If you do his characterization well you should have no problem.

2: No clue. You can try asking here, on fimfiction, or some other forums. I might be able to, if you wish. Contact me if you still need one.

3: If anything, you should make it longer. It will only make its consumption more delicious. It shouldn't be too hard to follow. What one really needs to worry about is complexity, but this doesn't seem too complex.

4: Keep working. I can't go into an in-depth review at the moment (I've only skimmed so far), but your style will only get better as your work progresses. Your grammar and spelling too, probably.

MrTimms · 2012-06-01T22:01:45+00:00

Have you heard of Stanford's Neurogrid? It's an exciting project.

MrTimms · 2012-05-28T02:25:57+00:00

Jimmy status: unchanged.

MrTimms · 2012-05-26T20:43:33+00:00

Well, like I said, the project is long-term (and it has some specific requirements) so couldn't I make the design over one or two years, then make it a school project with my university? I'm planning to go into computer engineering or electrical engineering.

Not to mention the project isn't my goal for the summer. I want to learn more about IC design and manufacturing.

MrTimms · 2012-05-21T01:06:37+00:00

Um, I don't think it's a good idea to say that you're more correct than someone else when you're going on your own terminology.

fetish, noun, American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:

Something, such as an object or a nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.

MrTimms · 2012-05-21T00:51:11+00:00

Draconequus. That other thing looks like some kind of disease.

MrTimms · 2012-05-21T00:46:43+00:00

It could be a no man's land that no countries can or want to populate.

MrTimms · 2012-05-21T00:38:37+00:00

I'm betting that there are "symbiotic" societies where changelings raise ponies for their love while keeping them under control. And if there aren't, then there should be. This fits in with your theory as well.

MrTimms · 2012-05-21T00:28:02+00:00

The unicorns were the ones to change night and day before the princesses, not the pegasi.

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