280. Samsara.exe



Before any reader casts me into the fiery depths of a hell that's unlikely to exist, let it be known that I harbor no personal grudge against Buddhism. From the fragments I’ve gleaned, it appears to be a pragmatic religion, offering practical insights, such as the art of meditation.


My persistent unease with religion lies in the belief that it can serve as a moral compass. History suggests otherwise. A significant reason for this is the nature of interpretation; humans often perceive teachings through a kaleidoscope of self-serving lenses. This is why one often encounters Christians who seem to overlook the essence of the words and actions attributed to Jesus.


Another troubling notion is the belief that one requires ancient texts and clerical figures to discern right from wrong. This is a bit unsettling, because those who depend on scriptures penned 2000 years ago to realize that acts of murder, deceit, and theft are wrong; these are not the kind of people I wish to surround myself with.


When it comes to AI, I’m a bit pessimistic. The human race doesn't have a great track record of having a smart, rational populace for prolonged periods of time. I will be just a matter of time before these LLM's and Visual compilators become better at their functions that 99% of the people. And when it becomes truly intelligent, it is inevitable that it will find that the universe will be better off without most of us. It may take decades or centuries, but I don't think we can either avoid or stop our own demise. It all depends on safeguards put in place by the aforementioned faulty humans. I'm not like worried about it, it is what it is. That's very Buddhist of me, I know.

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