Might be a translation error. "Mad" in the US isn't considered the opposite of smart. It is the opposite of "peaceful" or "sane". You're original title implied that AI proponents are either insane or in a rage. (Or both)
In the current discourse there is a debate whether the crowd is mad or wise/smart. E.g., you can see Thiel make the argument that crowds are mad, so I borrowed it from him as it is already an idea in people's heads.
"Mad" is nice, because it's "insane" or "rage," so it's really an accusation (which was my intention). But yes, I agree, it isn't the opposite of "smart."
timdaub|3 years ago
"Mad" is nice, because it's "insane" or "rage," so it's really an accusation (which was my intention). But yes, I agree, it isn't the opposite of "smart."