What is an argument from ignorance?
An argument from ignorance is NOT an argument from someone who is ignorant! Rather, it is a logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false, or false because it has not been proven true. Thus, it uses a lack of evidence as evidence itself; this shifts the burden of proof.
Would a sufficiently advanced artificial intelligence be a person?
You are very hungry and decide to go to Newton hawker centre for your favourite Kwee Heng duck noodle. As you attempt to switch your computer off, the AGI interrupts the shutdown and displays the message on your monitor ‘Please don’t switch me off. I’m afraid’.
The Blog!
Here I will share my thoughts on various interests of mine coupled with what is in the news. These will be mostly selected on the basis of what is helpful to students studying GP and KI. I will also include various study tips as well as general advice on promoting critical thinking.
Equivocation
Consider the following (apologies in advance to Swifties out there who might be offended):
Taylor Swift is a star.
Our Sun is a star.
A star is a massive gaseous hot stellar object.
Therefore, Taylor Swift and our Sun are massive gaseous hot stellar objects.
JC is intense!
JC is one of the most intense times you will experience in your academic career. Don’t forget to smile and enjoy the ride. Here’s a quote which may bring a wry smile to a sleep-deprived student. Opinions may differ as to what is meant, but I suspect there is an equivocation on the meaning of ‘dreams’:
‘Don’t give up on your dreams. Keep on sleeping!’ - Michael Clifford