Under deep uncertainty, charging ahead unchanged makes no sense, argues Flomerboy
Flomerboy · x · 2026-09-13
Wrapping up his thread, Flomerboy argues that no one knows what happens if the current trajectory continues — everything could be fine, or very bad things could occur. Given that level of uncertainty, continuing as-is with no changes doesn't make sense, closing his case for slowing capabilities and ramping up safety.
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