[ExI] Hard Takeoff

Alan Grimes agrimes at speakeasy.net
Tue Nov 16 14:12:58 UTC 2010


> For sometime decades hence maybe.  But it isn't a serious existential
> risk now.   Economic collapse is a very serious risk in this coming
> decade.  Energy and resource crises are close behind.    Those could
> result in losing a substantial part of our technological/scientific
> infrastructure *before* MNT or AGI can be developed.  If we do then the
> argument is strong that humanity may never recover to the necessary
> level of infrastructure and resources again.  That would be catastrophic. 

I agree fully. That's why I'm doing everything in my limited power.
Also, I believe your projected timeframe is extremely optimistic. =(


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