LessWrong (30+ Karma) “Applying right-wing frames to AGI (geo)politics” by Richard_Ngo
Jul 9, 2025
Richard Ngo, a writer recognized for his insights on AGI geopolitics, discusses the unexpected value of right-wing political frameworks in this conversation. He highlights three key positions: the hereditarian revolution, which addresses cognitive differences between humans and future AI; protectionism, advocating for national interests; and national conservatism, urging a values dialogue among citizens. These perspectives aim to steer the AI alignment community towards a more secure technological future, especially in an increasingly automated world.
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The Hereditarian Revolution
- Emerging cognitive differences between AI-enhanced humans and baseline humans will break political norms.
- We must anticipate societies designed to embrace cognitive asymmetry as a feature, not a flaw.
Protectionism Against AI Power
- Protectionism helps small countries control AI-driven companies within their borders.
- Free global markets are not robust against adversarial AI power incursions from larger states.
National Conservatism for AI Era
- National conservatism prioritizes a nation’s own people and their interests amid powerful AI agents.
- Without this, countries risk becoming economic engines that do not benefit their human citizens.