Gwern's humanity shines through his work — he genuinely cares about the implications of AI, which is refreshing in a field often consumed by profit.
The idea of a smarter version of yourself powered by LLM technology has potential, raising intriguing questions about self-improvement and AI's role in personal development.
Concerns
The concept of Guardian Angel feels dehumanizing and revolting to some, highlighting deep concerns about the commodification of personal identities.
Gwern's framing of LLMs as quasi-gods comes off as a manic overestimation of their capabilities, which many find troubling.