Jeff Clune: AI Scientists Will Usher in the Second Scientific Revolution
jeffclune · x · 2026-08-15
Jeff Clune posits that AI is driving a Second Scientific Revolution. He argues that AI scientists will radically advance humanity's ability to understand and change the world, including eliminating disease, protecting the planet, and providing free education. Despite significant risks, he believes the net effect will be a dramatic improvement in human flourishing, with this transition accelerating rapidly.
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