Essays about: "Mert Can Yilmaz"

Found 2 essays containing the words Mert Can Yilmaz.

1. 1. Divine Alignment: A Survey-Based Study on How Religion Influences Expectations for AI Alignment

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Mert Can Yilmaz; [2023]
   Keywords : Religion; artificial intelligence; AI alignment;

   Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the impact of religion on individuals' expectations for AI alignment. Drawing from an online survey with over 200 participants from the United States, the study revealed that one's religious affiliation shapes certain expectations towards AI alignment, notably indicating a tendency among religiously affiliated individuals to expect AI systems to underscore and prioritize their own beliefs. READ MORE

3. 2. Justifying Rebellion : A Study on When Individuals Justify Rebellion-Related Political Actions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Mert Can Yilmaz; [2019]
   Keywords : rebellion; civil war; rebel participation; justifications; motivations; political actions;

   Abstract : Under what conditions does an ordinary citizen find it justified for an individual to engage in rebellion-related political actions? Though there is a large body of literature on rebel participation phenomenon, little is known about how ordinary citizens react to the motivations of rebels highlighted by the scholars. This research aims to address this gap by focusing on three generic sources of motivation for rebel participation: economic or political grievances, selective incentives, and indiscriminate violence. READ MORE