Thought Experiment: Poor Free Researchers vs Controlled AI-Using Masses

A thought experiment from a discussion with @RokoMijic imagines society splitting into poor 'R&D monks' who keep free thought without AI and wealthy but controlled masses. A follow-up notes this scheme presupposes highly concentrated power.

2026-11-15 ~ 2026-11-15 · 2 related posts

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