"So, teleoperation is probably very economically productive. Is it a good thing? I think mostly no, for several reasons." followed by several paragraphs discussing the negative consequences. This is celebrating?
The author uses a strange definition of teleoperation.
Following GPS directions is no different than assembling an Ikea furniture by following the instructions. So I guess Ikea been teleoperating millions of humans for decades?
This completely confused and misses the point of teleoperation vs following instructions/rules/protocols. Who set the GPS navigation destination?
Any sort of rule following is teleoperation by this definition then ⇒ the whole world is teleoperated.
Hospitals introduced intubation checklists to make sure a certain protocols. How about coding guidelines?
> This technology allows employees to be easily slotted in and out of different jobs with very little friction, which destroys their bargaining power.
> AI permanently blacklists employees from every minimum-wage job just for being late a few times
> This can easily lead to a race to the bottom where companies no longer have to providing fulfilling, dignified jobs.
If I were stuck in this hell, I would gladly assist any superintelligent AI taking a swipe at the humans who put me in it.
...and of course he is a Rationalist/EA guy. Why am I not surprised?
Following GPS directions is no different than assembling an Ikea furniture by following the instructions. So I guess Ikea been teleoperating millions of humans for decades?