If AI becomes as smart as people then why can't they replace us? There is not one AI. It can also be dispersed and centralized. Other people also don't know the subjective value scales inside our own minds. What stops the AI from performing the same trial and error market process to discover that? View quoted note →

"We are not thinking creatures who feel; we are feeling creatures who think."

The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right. - Judge Learned Hand

It would be really useful to be able to have a max limit on how much any one person's posts shows up in our feed per day. It could select their top N posts for the day or choose them at random. There are some accounts I enjoy, but not enough that they flood out everyone else in my feed.

Same logic: "If we don't comply to terrorists' demands, then why do we act surprised when they want to cause violence." There are good reasons to help our fellow Man but this ain't it chief.

This type of messaging resonates with me way more than what I usually see. I would dabble in Bitcoin but the IRS seems keen on making that a pain in the ass. Plus, I don't want to nark on others who wish to remain anonymous or have them find out I didn't nark when someone else eventually narks on me. View article →

Provisions to help limit the federal government per Michael Huemer: 1. Supermajority rules: New laws should necessitate a 2/3 majority vote for passage. A presumption against coercion needs to be overcome. Slightly over 50% on contentious issues doesn't overcome this presumption. 2. Negative legislature: Introduce a separate legislative body, elected by popular vote, that only has the power to find and eliminate unnecessary and legislation. 3. Constitutional court: Establish a dedicated court to enforce the Constitution, accompanied by a special prosecutor's office for pursuing potentially unconstitutional government actions. These cases should be decided by juries of ordinary citizens to avoid pro-government bias. 4. Accountability for constitutional violations: The Constitutional Court should have the power to impose penalties on government officials who violate the Constitution, including fines, removal from office, and even imprisonment.

Can Constitutions Limit Government?

Here, I try to figure out how a constitution could be designed so that it might effectively limit the government.*

Groups are most responsive and malleable after a disaster. Right now is the best time for libertarians, classical liberals, and moderates to influence the democrats. And there is unfathomable room for improvement.

My allegiance lies with those who acknowledge their flaws and strive for betterment, rather than those who mask their flaws with a facade of righteousness.