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1. yanis_t · 1789566522 · focus · HN ↗

   Would be very glad if anyone explained to me if and why this is revolutionary.

   1. dgellow · 1789569941 · focus · HN ↗

      Why would you assume it is revolutionary?

      1. catigula · 1789572593 · focus · HN ↗

         Because “recursive self-improvement” is widely understood, even at labs, as having a non-trivial chance of eradicating human life.

         This is like asking why a paper called “I discovered God. This is the specific proof.” is revolutionary. Just tedious levels of incredulity.

         1. [deleted] · 1789574418 · focus · HN ↗

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         2. dgellow · 1789574659 · focus · HN ↗

            Anyone who seriously believe that and isn’t being hyperbolic for shock purpose is delusional. It’s a pretty standard research paper, you cannot assume any research that contains the terms RSI to be revolutionary
      2. dasyatidprime · 1789584257 · focus · HN ↗

         They wrote “if and why”.

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