A parasite doesn't have to intend to be a parasite.

· Bits and Bobs 9/22/25
  • A parasite doesn't have to intend to be a parasite.
    • Even if it has good incentives, if it's creating net negative value for the surrounding context, it's a parasite.
    • A thing that replicates resiliently and virulently is parasitic, no matter its intentions.
    • The creators of the AI don't have to give it bad motives for it to have bad outcomes.

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