Part I of #21_lessons (a summary) [1/11]
Many of us are in a state of panic and disillusionment. The story of liberalism - the one to end history - no longer seems fit for the w.orld. Humans live through stories, and so we are all scrambling to find a new one to replace the old
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The richest 100 people own more wealth than the poorest 4 billion. In the future, the rich will be able to take advantage of bioengineering, and we might see the species divide itself into different biological casts.[9/11]
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“Globalisation will unite the world horizontally by erasing national borders, but it will simultaneously divide humanity vertically.” If AI leaves those at the bottom w/o political power or economic value, the state might lose incentives to invest in their health and education.
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Perhaps the most important takeaway: “Humans were always far better at inventing tools than using them wisely.” Make of this as you wish! Keen to read on and finish part II. [11/11]
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