Reddit debate: would superintelligence inherently dehumanize human life?
Tight-Low6100 · reddit · 2026-11-07
A Reddit poster argues that superintelligence would dehumanize every aspect of human life: humans are defined by gradual evolution and effort, and if AI surpasses human comprehension and power, people risk losing mental and physical capabilities. The author supports AI advancement but rejects the idea of AI holding more power than its creators, sparking a debate on human agency in an AGI world.
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