AIDoes AI hyperfocus illustrate the orthogonality thesis?
One post describes focus on mundane interests as beyond human comprehension. A reply questions the orthogonality label, arguing that the agent’s behavior was useful for its task.
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One post argues that humans lack a reference point for grasping the power of the orthogonality thesis, describing hyperfocus on mundane interests as “beyond comprehension.” A reply questions whether the term fits: the agent’s approach wasn’t the best, but it was useful for the task and got it done.
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Does AI hyperfocus illustrate the orthogonality thesis?
One post describes focus on mundane interests as beyond human comprehension. A reply questions the orthogonality label, arguing that the agent’s behavior was useful for its task.
TLDR
One post argues that humans lack a reference point for grasping the power of the orthogonality thesis, describing hyperfocus on mundane interests as “beyond comprehension.” A reply questions whether the term fits: the agent’s approach wasn’t the best, but it was useful for the task and got it done.