The most striking for me was the metaphor for how it would be like to think a million times faster like an AI.

It goes something like: If Earth was in a box that can connect to an alien civilization's internet and humans could think a million times faster than the aliens. Then how would we interact with the aliens if we saw moral shortcomings. For example if we saw that the aliens bopped their kids on the heads regularly.

Anyways it made me think that not a lot of useful communication could happen between the two cultures and my goal would be to try to get the slow aliens to think faster or to ignore them.

Exactly. That's part of the wild manipulation OP is concerned about.

I'm okay if Microsoft doesn't make their extra billions, but to me it's a lot worse if AI develops in such a way as to be unfriendly.

It can summarize specific research papers. It seems really detailed on the level of specific research papers. Check this out:

Me: Suggest to me five research papers about immunosuppressive drugs.

ChatGPT:

1. "Immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases" by M. Mary M. Lee and Ian N. Bruce. This review paper discusses the various immunosuppressive drugs that are used to treat autoimmune diseases, including their mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and potential side effects.

2. "The role of calcineurin inhibitors in organ transplantation" by Mark D. Stegall and David H. Sachs. This review paper discusses the use of calcineurin inhibitors (such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus) in the context of organ transplantation, including their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and potential side effects.

3. "Immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory bowel disease" by Tariq Iqbal and David S. Rampton. This review paper discusses the use of immunosuppressive drugs in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including the mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and potential side effects of various agents.

4. "Immunosuppressive drugs in the treatment of multiple sclerosis" by Robert H. Fox and Peter A. Calabresi. This review paper discusses the use of immunosuppressive drugs in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, including the mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and potential side effects of various agents.

5. "Immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune hepatitis" by Paolo Caraceni and Francesco Negro. This review paper discusses the use of immunosuppressive drugs in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis, including the mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and potential side effects of various agents.

Me: What are the main takeaways from your first suggestion?

ChatGPT: The main takeaways from the first suggestion, "Immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases" by M. Mary M. Lee and Ian N. Bruce, are:

1. Immunosuppressive drugs are used to treat autoimmune diseases, which are characterized by an overactive immune system that attacks the body's own tissues.

2. There are several different types of immunosuppressive drugs, including corticosteroids, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and biologics. Each type of drug works in a different way to suppress the immune system and control inflammation.

3. The choice of immunosuppressive drug and the specific dosing regimen will depend on the type of autoimmune disease being treated, as well as the patient's individual characteristics.

4. Immunosuppressive drugs can be effective in controlling autoimmune diseases, but they can also have significant side effects, including an increased risk of infection and an increased risk of certain types of cancer. It is important for patients to discuss the potential risks and benefits of these drugs with their healthcare providers.