Scott Aaronson on What Makes Humans Unique in the AI Era
samiramanabi · x · 2026-08-17
In a blog post, Scott Aaronson reflects on humanity's place in the age of AI. He argues that if we keep doing what others expect of us, AI will soon do it better than we can. The unique value left to humans will no longer lie in reacting to everyday events, but in drawing on 45 years of memories, disappointments, and contemplation. He recently attended an OpenAI workshop on AI and mathematics.
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