This chapter explores the concept of techno-optimism and its flaws in the 21st century, highlighting the increasing scale of war, exploitation, and civilizational vulnerability. It emphasizes the need for robust mechanisms to prevent catastrophic consequences from emerging technologies.
A reading of OpenAI research scientist Richard Ngo's essay "Techno-humanism is techno-optimism for the 21st century." https://www.mindthefuture.info/p/techno-humanism-is-techno-optimism
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