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Why Is Sam Altman a Free Man?

265 points · 240 comments · ragall

  1. k310 · · focus · HN ↗
    Wilhoit's law.

    “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

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    1. vivekd · · focus · HN ↗
      I&#x27;m sorry but this is just ridiculous.

      First you don&#x27;t know what the parents political leaning is. They may be conservative, they may also just as likely be liberal It&#x27;s foolish to assume their political leanings from just one post just because you disagree with them.

      Second they&#x27;re not saying that in groups or open AI should not be bound by the law. They&#x27;re saying open AI did not actually break the law. You&#x27;re free to disagree and explain why you disagree. That would be welcome. But calling them a conservative and saying they think the rich shouldn&#x27;t be bound by the law is ridiculous

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