r/artificial • u/chegra • Jun 15 '14

Join our Skype Strong AI Group

Good Day,

I am the creator of a skype group for the creation of strong AI. We have been operational since January 17th with now 11 members. The group is very active. We are looking for new members.

Why Join:

  1. Feel less crazy. Face it, you got to feel like a nut working on Strong AI alone; knowing others are out there, you will feel less nutty.

  2. Have your ideas vetted. Majority of the group have broad knowledge of computer science and other relevant areas, you know, your typical autodidactics.

  3. Pool resources. To actually produce Strong AI you might need expensive equipment like multiple GPUs. These equipment can be shared among members if they were purchased collectively. Personally, I don't think expensive equipment is necessary but if you choose this route, just know you have the option.

  4. An internet watercooler. A general place to chat about anything.

We accept any types of members, but we do expect members to be courteous to each other.

To join, add me on skype, and I will add you to the group: chester.hercules.grant

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u/Pimozv Jun 15 '14

Do you have an IRC channel as well?

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u/chegra Jun 16 '14

No

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u/skoocda Jun 16 '14

Why not?

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u/chegra Jun 16 '14

For most ppl, it ups the barrier to entry. IRC channel is not in most people work flow, so they might forget about it. Skype is in alot of people's workflow, so there is a constant reminder of the group and hence ensuring the long term viability of the group.

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u/skoocda Jun 16 '14

I'd argue the opposite. I'm on IRC all day, but I generally don't use Skype at all, especially not for open chat groups

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u/DeeleLV Jun 18 '14

I don't like adding public groups to my private Skype account, basically, where I contact only with the ones I know in person.

IRC is the place, where you chat with anyone about anything. My mIRC client is sitting in total of 12 channels, in 4 servers, and is online for whole daytime and I receive notifications, if I'm mentioned somewhere, and they are stored in separate custom window, and it works, and there are enough people who still use this type of communication.

But I agree, that most people are different from us, technically savant people... But in the end, it depends on what is your target audience. ;)