Knowledge is testable prediction
This means that knowledge is not binary, can be calculated in degrees. Better knowledge does better in predicting the world, better knowledge is a better Map and Territory|Map.
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When we consider that Knowledge is testable prediction, then we can understand that intelligence is essentially the act of Squeezing the future into a constrained region.
Because Knowledge is testable prediction, one should be wary of when they are thinking more about definitions than about outcomes.
“Do not ask which beliefs to profess, but which experiences to anticipate.” (Eliezer Yudkowsky, Rationality)
This is a disagreement between two maps, about expectations for an unknown part of the territory. This type of argument is about disagreement in what unknown (likely future) experiences will be. This is an argument about knowledge, since Knowledge is testable prediction.
Humility about our predictive power is vital when building any system. Active experimentation is the best way to overcome uncertainties.
Another instance of Knowledge is testable prediction. Internal representations feels like Concept-space. The goal should be to align Map and Territory
“Do not ask which beliefs to profess, but which experiences to anticipate.” (Eliezer Yudkowsky, Rationality)