Even if we don't have consensus on human values, the alternative is not anarchy but rather attempting to articulate and work toward consensus values while acknowledging that perfect alignment is impossible, similar to how democracy attempts consensus governance without requiring universal agreement.

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Gary Marcus

Evidence Quote

we look behind door number three which is uncomfortable in itself but which would do the best we can to have some kind of consensus values

Source

The Trouble with AI: A Conversation with Stuart Russell and Gary Marcus (Episode #312)Sam Harris
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:51:56 AM

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