How do we allow scientific innovation without ruining the world?
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How do we allow scientific innovation without ruining the world?
Whether it's medical technology, the internet, or AI, the potential for world changing technology (good and bad) is constantly increasing. Elon Musk belives that AI will eventually destroy humans, that we have, "Maybe there's a five to 10 percent chance of success [of making AI safe],". While others like Mark Zuckerberg believe otherwise, "With AI especially, I'm really optimistic, and I think that people who are naysayers and try to drum up these doomsday scenarios ... I don't understand it. It's really negative, and in some ways, I actually think it's pretty irresponsible."
What do you think? Do we allow innovation to continue without reserve or guidelines? Is that ethical? Is there a way to be more careful without losing out on new inventions that will truly help the world?
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I totally agree. You've just spoken my mind. Gun's are being used the negative way in our society Today. And like you said, if there is effective control on gun's usage the harms can be avoided.Sarah Tariq wrote: โ02 Mar 2018, 02:42 No doubt, every new innovation has it's pros and cons. Now it's on us how effectively we use the particular technology for the benefit of mankind. Gun is an important innovation. But it is the negative use, which is devastating society. There should be an effective control on gun's usage to avoid its harms.
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There are so many things we could take away from people because they don't use them properly, for the greater good, or in moderation. The government could ban the production of donuts because of how much sugar they have and they could cause obesity which leads to other health issues which leads to death. Should everyone be denied donuts because some people can't control their physical urges? I'm of the belief system that guns don't kill people and forks don't make people fat. Unfortunately the benefits do not always outweigh the negative outcomes but that is a result of CHOICES.
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Thus it is left for us to weigh things carefully before we take the next step forward but we have to keep moving forward the alternatives of staying stagnant or moving backwards just won't do. (I suppose we could go up though).
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Great questions ! The exponential rate at which technology is being invented and developed means that regulations must be properly decided upon and implemented. It simply is irresponsible for research and development to continue unregulated before we find ourselves in dire circumstances that would have, in hindsight been avoidable. " Final Notice" offers a good scenario to open discussion on the subject and that is how change begins.AbbyGNelson wrote: โ01 Mar 2018, 11:39
What do you think? Do we allow innovation to continue without reserve or guidelines? Is that ethical? Is there a way to be more careful without losing out on new inventions that will truly help the world?
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So how can we regulate it? We don't want to necessarily slow innovation because that's how we come up with solutions to problems, invent new medicines, etc. I'm just curious how we can make rules that keep us in safe swim lanes but allows progression to continue, you know?SparklesonPages wrote: โ02 Mar 2018, 13:39 Great questions ! The exponential rate at which technology is being invented and developed means that regulations must be properly decided upon and implemented. It simply is irresponsible for research and development to continue unregulated before we find ourselves in dire circumstances that would have, in hindsight been avoidable. " Final Notice" offers a good scenario to open discussion on the subject and that is how change begins.
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I just don't think that we can throw the baby out with the bath water on this one. There will always be evil people. We could get rid of all scientific innovation, and they would find a way to be evil.
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I wonโt even begin to feign the ability to solve such a conundrum. The range of development is so vast that one set of regulations isnโt going to be enough. This much I do know, burying our heads in the sand and hoping things go well wonโt work. We need technological advancements to save lives not just make them cushy. Safely promoting this means regulation, open discussion and transparency. I am thoroughly enjoying this thread as Iโm a avid follower of AI development and I look forward to the responses.AbbyGNelson wrote: โ02 Mar 2018, 16:17So how can we regulate it? We don't want to necessarily slow innovation because that's how we come up with solutions to problems, invent new medicines, etc. I'm just curious how we can make rules that keep us in safe swim lanes but allows progression to continue, you know?SparklesonPages wrote: โ02 Mar 2018, 13:39 Great questions ! The exponential rate at which technology is being invented and developed means that regulations must be properly decided upon and implemented. It simply is irresponsible for research and development to continue unregulated before we find ourselves in dire circumstances that would have, in hindsight been avoidable. " Final Notice" offers a good scenario to open discussion on the subject and that is how change begins.