"Imagine your parents calling to say the treatment worked" — the AI future that matters
rand_longevity · x · 2026-09-06
randlongevity shared a take on what AI should really be for: imagine your parents calling to say the treatment worked and they're planning a trip they never thought they'd take—"that is the AI future I give a shit about."
In a few lines, it pulls the conversation away from benchmarks and business narratives toward health and longevity as AI's ultimate value.
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