Superhuman intelligence won't be a cherry on top; we must discuss the AGI trajectory seriously
danfaggella · x · 2026-08-30
The author critiques naive fantasies about superhuman intelligence (1000x beyond humans), noting that people imagine it as a simple upgrade to the current world. They point out that humans, only 3% beyond chimps, created the Anthropocene. The author calls for ending this childishness and seriously discussing the trajectory of current technological developments.
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