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Definitions have consequences

Trevor Klee’s Newsletter • 597 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Definitions
  1. Definitions can have significant consequences, especially when redefined in academic contexts.
  2. The term 'artificial general intelligence' can be misleading due to unclear definitions of 'intelligence' and 'general'.
  3. Understanding the consequences of how terms are defined is crucial in avoiding misunderstandings and panic.

Stop trying to restrict the meaning of slavery

Philosophy bear • 107 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Definitions
  1. Slavery should not be restricted to just hereditary chattel slavery, but also include forced labor.
  2. To define slavery, consider the moral wrong and condition of enslavement, not just legal technicalities.
  3. Forced labor, even for criminals, can still be considered a form of slavery based on the moral wrong it represents.

Antiquarian Abecediary Annex

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
📚 Literature Definitions
  1. Words like 'Acarprous,' 'Borborygmic,' and 'Clepsydra' are interesting terms with unique origins, adding depth to language.
  2. Learning about words such as 'Horripilation,' 'Ichneumon,' and 'Plangently' provides insight into fascinating phenomena and historical references.
  3. 'Syncope,' 'Usufruct,' and 'Tumulous' introduce us to specific concepts and legal terms worth exploring further.

Open-Source AI, visually explained

Year 2049 • 4 implied HN points • 23 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Definitions
  1. Open-source AI means anyone can access and modify the software. This makes it easier for innovation and collaboration among developers.
  2. Using open-source AI has both benefits and drawbacks. It promotes transparency but can also lead to misuse of the technology.
  3. There are specific criteria that define what makes an AI truly open-source, ensuring it meets certain standards of accessibility and control.
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Making mostly-truth mostly unproblematic

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 20
🕹 Technology Definitions
  1. Analyzing wholes in terms of parts is a core skill of technical rationality.
  2. Understanding when and why analyzing wholes in terms of parts does or doesn't work is crucial for meta-rationality.
  3. Creating pretty-precise definitions can help make mostly-truth mostly unproblematic.