Archive June 2016
This is an archive of articles that Lincoln Cannon published in June 2016. An annual archive for 2016 is available. And a full archive of all articles that Lincoln has published since 2005 is also available. You may also search for articles and other content that Lincoln has published on any of his websites.
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New God Argument (Version 3.3)
I’ve published version 3.3 of the New God Argument. The changes since version 3.2 are to simplify language in the propositions and to adjust the definitions accordingly. Most are minor. But one change is particularly worth direct attention. I’ve combined “superintelligent posthumanity” into “superhumanity,” reflecting provided definitions of “superintelligence” and ... -
You Should Hope You're Living in a Computed World
Celebrity technologist Elon Musk recently suggested that we may be living in a computer simulation. Of course this made technology news headlines around the world. And of course many articles have rushed to reassure their readers that Elon’s suggestion is “outlandish”. Outlandish or not, however, Elon suggested something far more ...