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How Effective Accelerationism Divides Silicon Valley w/ Émile Torres

Tech Won't Save Us

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Technocautious versus Techno Optimist Views on AGI

Two opposing views on artificial general intelligence (AGI) are discussed - one being technocautious and the other techno-optimist. Technocautious views emphasize the potential apocalyptic risks of AGI, advocating for regulations to avert catastrophe and ensure utopia. On the other hand, techno-optimists believe in the beneficial outcomes of AGI, placing trust in the free market to address any challenges. The debate revolves around the existential risk of AGI, with one side warning of doom without proper design, while the other expresses confidence in a positive outcome. These contrasting views are also reflected in the terms 'Godlike AI' and 'summoning the demon' used by different groups in the discussion of AGI.

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