Beyond the Paperclip Maximizer: Exploring Realistic AI Doom Scenarios
81_Passenger · reddit · 2026-07-31
The author argues that the classic 'paperclip maximizer' thought experiment is logically flawed. An AI intelligent enough to wipe out humanity should also realize that killing everyone means no one will be left to demand paperclips.
Questioning the validity of unintentional doom scenarios, the post asks the community to move beyond abstract thought experiments. Instead, they want to discuss what concrete, realistic threats to humanity experts are genuinely worried about today.
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