Re: [FRIAM] on government

2024-08-30 Thread glen
First the "analogy", in case that wasn't clear: Any tech (like any myopically intentional action) has things that it considers and things it ignores. E.g. when designing an AI powered chatbot, if you ignore that ~1/2 the training material is racist, you'll get a racist chatbot, no matter how we

Re: [FRIAM] on government

2024-08-30 Thread Prof David West
I agree with glen with one addition: all "technology" operates within a complex system with a characteristic of 'seeking' equilibrium. Change is resisted, and unless the change is really significant by some measure, the system will return to its original equilibrium point or something 'nearby'.