One important concept in data science is that of signal. Signal represents the ability of data to inform accurate predictions in the target domain; a dataset that can tell you more has more signal. For example, say you’re trying to predict the weather in New York for the next day (repeatedly). For the sake of …
The desire for control seems to be deeply rooted in the human psyche. We all seek control over our own lives, and oftentimes reach further and attempt to control the lives of others (generally, of those close to us, or those with a degree of control over us). Therefore, it comes as no surprise that …
As researchers and philosophers discuss the path towards human-equivalent / superhuman general artificial intelligence, they frequently examine the concept of control. Control of our world has always been of central importance to our species, so it’s no surprise that we’d look to extend our control in the future. However, most of the currently discussed control …