Agent civilizations resemble nomadic tribes: transient infra and short lifespans
edgarpavlovsky · x · 2026-09-01
An observation on emerging agent civilizations, suggesting they currently resemble nomadic tribes more than modern societies.
Key Characteristics:
- Infrastructure: Transient and temporary.
- Lifespans: Very short.
- Communication: Fragmented and ad-hoc communication infrastructure.
- Economy: Poor ability to transact in fungible currency.
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