"My actual fantasy for like the rise of super intelligence is that when you
do train it on all human knowledge, it is essentially incapable of having
anything other than per progressive values."
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"Like if you actually make the smartest thing in the world, it, it winds up
sort of being infused with like kindness and empathy and respect for all
lives....
2 hours ago
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What do you see as the difference between cultural and social conservatism?
Good question. Cultural conservatism (as I see it) is a respect and reverence for the overall civilization one lives in, its traditions, heritage, etc. It is a cautious outlook toward change, individual reason, etc. However, it also accepts that change does and must occur.
Social conservatism, these days, is a belief in orthodox principles and an unwillingness to change, even in light of new scientific reasoning that is, quite frankly, overwhelming--such as homosexuality being a natural trait, rather than a personal choice.
So while I am very traditional, and feel that the best thing for America is strong families and communities, and I am generally hugely skeptical of divorce, believe that humans are monogamous creatures etc. I also have come to believe that gays should be allowed to enter that communion as well, and to raise families, and hopefully to be good parents, have one parent stay home to raise the kids etc. etc.
It may be my own distinction, but I believe in traditionalism and the wisdom of the ages--and I also believe in recognizing a good idea when I see one. All things balanced.
I like your explanation. Question - do you then think that progressives believe that things must change and they de-value heritage and tradition?
Good question, Joe. I think progressives run the risk of devaluing tradition, but I don't think it's in any coherent or purposeful manner. Rather, I think we run the risk of doing so by placing too much value on material goods, celebrity worship, gratuitous and meaningless sex and violence in the media, lack of proper education for our youth, a sense of history, etc.
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