Wittgenstein's Critique: Is 'Solving Alignment' a Flawed Phrase?
nabeelqu · x · 2026-07-24
The author uses Wittgenstein's philosophy to examine the AI alignment problem. The quoted post argues that many philosophical issues act as "frame control," where the chosen language traps individuals into a specific worldview, making the problem appear impossible to solve. The phrase "solve alignment" might fall into this linguistic trap.
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