AGI's extended phenotype might push humans out of existence
danfaggella · x · 2026-08-20
Daniel Faggella applies Richard Dawkins' concept of the 'extended phenotype' to AGI, arguing that the impact of super-intelligent entities implies humans must attenuate or transform. He critiques the view that the AI economy is just a phase, suggesting that humans are unlikely to be at the helm again in the post-human transition.
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