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Agency over AI? Allan Dafoe on Technological Determinism & DeepMind's Safety Plans, from 80000 Hours

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

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History Is More Than the Sum of Efforts

Understanding history requires recognizing that it is shaped by structural dynamics rather than merely by the aggregate of individual actions. Efforts in one direction may encounter resistance or be amplified by the system, leading to complex equilibrium effects. It is crucial to explore why systems react differently to various efforts, as this insight can help guide positive trajectories in fields like AI governance.

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