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And if it turns out that we need to be reckless, then I can respect that strategy, but for our collective mental health, I believe that needs to become a conscious choice and not merely a pattern that we fall into because we don't feel safe to explore the alternatives.
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
And if it turns out that we need to be reckless, then I can respect that strategy, but for our collective mental health, I believe that needs to become a conscious choice and not merely a pattern that we fall into because we don't feel safe to explore the alternatives.
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The trouble, of course, is that nobody wants to hear about the wisdom of slowing down. There's a reason we have to shout about it: this isn't Common Practice and it isn't a widely-shared impulse. We have to train ourselves to appreciate the wisdom of going at all prudent speed.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The trouble, of course, is that nobody wants to hear about the wisdom of slowing down. There's a reason we have to shout about it: this isn't Common Practice and it isn't a widely-shared impulse. We have to train ourselves to appreciate the wisdom of going at all prudent speed.
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I understand the impulse to try to drive the car on two wheels, but it was never safe and you always took the risk of crashing. In some environments, that risk is worth it, but in many environments, you don't actually need to go at breakneck speed the whole time.
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I understand the impulse to try to drive the car on two wheels, but it was never safe and you always took the risk of crashing. In some environments, that risk is worth it, but in many environments, you don't actually need to go at breakneck speed the whole time.
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There does seem to be a correlation between suggestibility and confidence in AI predictions.
"Notably, paranormal beliefs and positive attitudes about AI significantly increased perceived validity, reliability, usefulness, and personalization of AI predictions."
arxiv.org/abs/2408.06602
"Notably, paranormal beliefs and positive attitudes about AI significantly increased perceived validity, reliability, usefulness, and personalization of AI predictions."
arxiv.org/abs/2408.06602
Super-intelligence or Superstition? Exploring Psychological Factors Influencing Belief in AI Predictions about Personal Behavior
Could belief in AI predictions be just another form of superstition? This study investigates psychological factors that influence belief in AI predictions about personal behavior, comparing it to beli...
arxiv.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
There does seem to be a correlation between suggestibility and confidence in AI predictions.
"Notably, paranormal beliefs and positive attitudes about AI significantly increased perceived validity, reliability, usefulness, and personalization of AI predictions."
arxiv.org/abs/2408.06602
"Notably, paranormal beliefs and positive attitudes about AI significantly increased perceived validity, reliability, usefulness, and personalization of AI predictions."
arxiv.org/abs/2408.06602