AI's Real Value Is Accelerating Scientific Discovery, Not Generating Games and Memes
Dr_Singularity · x · 2026-09-26
- The author argues AI's core value isn't generating images, memes, or games: even if games grew from 600 to 60,000 per year, no one has time to play them all, so explosive growth in entertainment content has limited marginal value.
- Science is different — every additional discovery is priceless and can literally save lives. Faster progress in physics, chemistry, biology, and math brings the post-scarcity era closer.
- Conclusion: accelerating scientific discovery is where AI capability matters most.
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