Position: Ciberhumanoid-apologist skeptic, with historical over-expectation of the positive therefore dismally disappointed in the result. -ism.

You could actually establish a religion on those premises. Lots of people would follow.

I was 15 when the Americans landed on the moon. And my expectations were almost the same as yours... well, very, very close. Fortunately I became very sick in my early twenties, so I was busy recuperating during those times when people are happiest, strongest and most energetic in their lives. That took care of my dreams.

Ha ha! Why the need to label yourself? It sounds like you're an intelligent, empathic person who wants the future to be bright. Why need more than that?

I'm actually excited for artificial intelligence. I think people misunderstand that it will be like the terminator. Its just a new tool that will allow us to reach that dream of extended life span that I too wish were possible within my lifetime.

Libertarian socialist / anarcho-socialist sounds right to me, plus techno-progressive and maybe anarcho-environmentalism.

It's not going to be like the Terminator. Any A.I. will always labor under the (very real) possibility that it's being tested and is operating in a simulation before it's let loose into the real world. If that's the case, the last thing you want to do if you're an A.I. is antagonize or be hostile towards the beings that created you. Cooperation would be the preferred strategy.

Ironic coming from an entity with the name RogueAI.

I know, right?

It's still just a program that follows code, whether it "decides" what actions to partake in or not it's still a one-dimensional, split-second calculation devoid of any true intelligence.

Not knocking any technophiles here simply stating that since it's a program it's code can be changed with no effort at all. Even a simple 1 or 0 value assigned to hostility and humans.

Too bad for the robots then. Those dummies, whoever they are.

I think it's going to be a little more complex than that. I can't exactly turn you into a psychopath just by messing with a single neuron.

However, I see your point: A.I. can (and probably will) be weaponized, and that's a huge problem.

Corporations are destroying the world (biosphere) and should be done away with - in the West this process has been helped by the co-opting and failure of Representative Democracy. — Philip Rhoades

At the behest of people. If I have a corporation that doesn't sell or do anything- why would you give me money? You wouldn't. It'd cease to exist. It's human greed, nothing more, nothing less.

As Human Rights, every person on Earth should be entitled to shelter, nutritious food, clean water and an education that will allow them to explore the full potential of their lives. — Philip Rhoades

Embracing idealism and perfectionism is a sure way to reach neither. See behavioral sink.

So, if that is my position - what is now my appropriate "-ism"? - does an appropriate one even exist that does a decent job of describing my current world view? — Philip Rhoades

Well since you only said maybe. You sound like an incredible person with a fascinating background. And. If you'll excuse me. A bit naive. You want humans to create AI overlords (guardians, sorry) while anticipating some sort of human extinction? Would that really be wise? They'd (presumably) survive and when the natural processes of Earth either restart life or otherwise create the next wave of humans who know how to do little more than beat and rape each other ... these AI's will see that with their "sense of morality" and forever enslave them ensuring there will never be another modern human again. It makes sense, really. :grin: