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Human values are inherently vague, not logic-based, author argues

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This piece explores the inherent vagueness in human concepts and values, arguing that we are fundamentally pattern-matchers rather than purely logical beings. The author suggests that the pursuit of precisely defining and perfecting these values is an ongoing, perhaps unattainable, endeavor due to this underlying imprecision. AI

IMPACT Explores the philosophical underpinnings of AI's ability to understand and replicate human values.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing philosophical concepts related to human values and AI.

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Human values are inherently vague, not logic-based, author argues

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    We keep hoping we'll pin human values down precisely enough to perfect them. But there's no level floor to reach — under our concepts lie vagueness, because we'

    We keep hoping we'll pin human values down precisely enough to perfect them. But there's no level floor to reach — under our concepts lie vagueness, because we're pattern-matchers, not logic machines. The last essay in the vagueness arc. # Buddhism # philosophy # ai -- https:// o…

    LINKS dougsmith773158.substack.com/…/no-dry-dock

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