[alicebot-aiethics] Re: Humans vs Bots - Who should rule?

[Christo *]

>On the larger issue, the idea of man creating God in his image is a red
>herring.  Not to say that people don't do that, of course many do (look at
>ancient mythology).  Before I was a Christian I was an atheist.  I thought
>the same thing -- "They just created the God they wanted" -- until I
>actually read the Bible.  At that time I still didn't believe it, but I did
>see that the God described is not at all like man.  And that's a decision I
>made, again, before I was a Christian.

Out of idle curiousity: In what ways do you see God as being different to 
men?

Regarding the idea of ballot initiatives, I think you are correct. It was 
the situation in the classical Greek city states, and it often resulted in 
wildly inconsistent policies - famous generals being exiled or executed, 
merely because some demagogue whipped up fear of a tyranny returning.

I think that, in many ways, a government by bots would be superior - it 
could be the ultimate meritocracy - leaders who are incorruptible, and, if 
played right, have our best interests at heart. I'm not saying it would be 
easy, to either create such a bot or persuade people to follow it, but I 
believe it is the best solution possible within the current global paradigm. 
(Hows that for a buzzwordy conclusion?:)

Comments? Criticisms?

Christo

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