Plurality

• /tkgshn/Plurality
• I find the concept of Plurality interesting, but what is the definition of Plurality? (blu3mo)
  • Personally, I think it would be better to read statements and understand them. (tkgshn)
    • +1 (blu3mo)
  • It seems that people who often read logical articles tend to have a tendency to not tolerate ambiguity in conveying ideas.
  • I prefer to interpret things based on my own understanding.
    • I believe that if something is not strictly defined, it is acceptable to proceed with my own interpretation.
    • I see. (blu3mo) (blu3mo)
      • So it’s like actively applying my own thoughts to ambiguous concepts. (blu3mo)
      • That’s how the concept of “thought” has historically been supported. (tkgshn) (tkgshn) (tkgshn) (tkgshn)

20230412

• /nishio/Pluralityとは

  • With the rapid development of AI, “undesirable things” are happening.

  • 　　　There are “good” technologies, tools, and methodologies to counteract this.

  • 　　　However, it is difficult to discuss these vague concepts of “undesirable” and “good,” so there is a need to give them a name.

  • 　　　Plurality refers to the “direction of change” or the “ideal beyond the change” that is brought about by various specific technologies, such as vTaiwan and Quadratic Funding, leading society in a “good” direction.

  • Same understanding. (blu3mo)

20230212 Current understanding

• Is there an abstract concept called “Plurality” that is different from “monism” and “dualism”?
  • Values that favor a plural world.
  • /nishio/多元
• As concrete examples of a plural world, there are the following, right?
  • Decentralized architecture instead of centralized systems.
  • Democracy instead of autocracy.
  • Diversity instead of uniformity.
  • etc.

20230212 There are still some parts that I don’t fully understand. (blu3mo)

• I’m confused because there are many associated concepts that don’t seem directly related to “plurality”. (blu3mo)

  • Plurality: Technology for Collaborative Diversity and Democracy - RadicalxChange

  • By harnessing digital technologies for human engagement rather than replacement, digital technologies can create better jobs than they eclipse, leading to naturally broadly shared prosperity and participation.

    • For example, I completely agree with this in terms of AI and human augmentation, but what does it have to do with Plurality?

• Although it is called “Plurality,” I feel that there is something more than that packed into the word, but I haven’t been able to articulate it. (blu3mo)

  • Based on the fragmented information, it seems that “technology” and “politics” are the central keywords, but why are they important?
    • I am writing the statement “one of the governing technologies!” here: [/tkgshn-private/How DeCartography Can Make Gitcoin More Pluralistic](https://scrapbox.io/tkgshn-private/How DeCartography Can Make Gitcoin More Pluralistic) (tkgshn)
    • The concept of a pluralistic world itself does not include technology or politics, so I am curious. (blu3mo)
  • My understanding (blu3mo)
    • The significant difference between a plural world and the current world lies in the application of politics and technology.
    • “Technology” is a good tool for creating a plural world.
    • That’s how I see it.
      • Agreed. (natsuozawa)

• Japanese Translation of Plurality

• Let’s look at specific topics related to “Plurality”.

  • Have you read the required books for the Plurality Conference? (tkgshn)
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  • [/tkgshn-private/UC Berkeleyで行われたPlurality Conferenceに参加した#63dee31209c5f200001ef24b](https://scrapbox.io/tkgshn-private/UC Berkeleyで行われたPlurality Conferenceに参加した#63dee31209c5f200001ef24b)

    • >Read a selection of representative work in the field by our conference steering committee:
      

    • Plurality Research Network Mission Statement

    • Towards a Connected Society - essay by Danielle Allen- Science of Science is a review essay written by James Evans et al.

• Artificial Intelligence – The Revolution Hasn’t Happened Yet is an essay by Michael Jordan.

• Plurality: Technology For Collaborative Diversity and Democracy is a book announcement by Audrey Tang and E. Glen Weyl.

• Plurality Network Mission Statement - Google Docs

The mission statement of the Plurality Network emphasizes the importance of plural technologies. These technologies are computational systems that promote collaboration and diversity among social groups. They recognize that technology should enhance the power and value of human cognitive diversity, rather than eliminating it. Plural technologies embody pluralism both in their approach to understanding and in their institutional structure.

The Plurality Network advocates for a shift in perspective. Instead of viewing the internet of things as a collection of objects, it should be seen as an internet of beings. Similarly, virtual reality should be transformed into a shared reality.

The network also encourages a collaborative approach to machine learning and emphasizes the importance of human experience in user interfaces. It challenges the notion of the singularity and promotes the idea that plurality is already present.

In contrast to the investment of millions of dollars in certain technologies, such as AI and encryption, the Plurality Network highlights a fundamental difference in goals. While these technologies aim to automate tasks, concentrate power, and weaken the middle class, plural technologies seek to strengthen democracy and promote diversity. The harmful effects of speculative cryptocurrencies, addictive social media, and escapist “metaverses” are also discussed, as they contribute to social fragmentation and increase crime. The Plurality Network argues that countries investing in these technologies are viewing democracy and technology as adversaries, which is concerning. Furthermore, these approaches are harmful not only to social structures but also to the basic structure of the physical universe, which has been shown to align with the principles of pluralism, and to our ecologically diverse planet.- > However, it is never too late to change the path we are on. It is also possible for us to invest in technology that can establish digital rights, strengthen pluralism, and achieve all aspects of a thriving democratic society. This can enable us to surpass authoritarianism and hypercapitalism. By using next-generation decentralized identity (DID) technology, which ensures that no one’s digital legal personality rights are undivided and partially transferred, we can free everyone from centralized surveillance and allow them to travel, conduct business, and participate in democratic communities. We can achieve the freedom of association in the digital world through accountable social networks and decentralized ledgers managed by communities. These social networks and ledgers can form future town hall-style dialogues and public spaces, bridging the growing divide between groups. By creating future financial and non-financial industries that do not rely on monopolistic control of platforms and using encryption technology to securely and privately share data, computing, and storage among stakeholders, we can secure digital property rights. We can secure the right to transact using privacy-protecting, internationally interoperable digital currencies recognized by governments. Additionally, by designating high-speed internet as a basic human right and incorporating education on the ability to collaboratively create beyond just digital understanding into the core curriculum of public schools, we can ensure that all citizens have access to these rights.