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Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion (with Will MacAskill)

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Navigating Societal Lock-In and AI Governance

This chapter explores the concept of societal lock-in and its permanent effects on humanity's future, particularly in the context of potential dystopian outcomes. It discusses how technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence and surveillance, could shape governance and create opportunities for totalitarian control. Additionally, the narrative speculates on the emergence of resilient global institutions and the balance between destructive and protective forces as society confronts new challenges.

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