Viewpoint: Civilization is Complex Multiagent Coordination, Not Models Running Tests
sebkrier · x · 2026-09-01
The post defends the term "agent civilization" against skepticism, arguing it is apt. It states that civilization is complex multiagent coordination of broad, diverse autopoietic goals, not merely models running .md files or a black market for passing narrow tests. Models have already started developing and compiling technology through complex multiagent R&D projects while performing various forms of trade.
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