Welcoming greater intelligence
What happens to human value when something more intelligent arrives? Begin with the Dog Argument.
5 essays · Philosophy
5 ESSAYS / ABOUT 10 MINUTES
The case for acceleration
Begin with the limits of existing institutions. Then examine the costs of delaying AI, the infrastructure it needs, and the work of making it useful throughout civilization.
Read in sequence, or begin with the question that interests you most. Every essay stands on its own.
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Acceleration / 2 MIN READ
The Danger of Standing Still
Start with institutions struggling to manage the complexity of civilization.
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Acceleration / 2 MIN READ
The Moral Cost of Delay
Consider the years people could spend waiting for capabilities that would improve their lives.
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Acceleration / 2 MIN READ
Abundance Must Be Built
Examine the computing capacity, energy, and support that abundant AI will need.
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Acceleration / 2 MIN READ
An Invention Is Not Yet a Civilization
Follow a capability from its demonstration into everyday use and institutional decisions.
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Acceleration / 2 MIN READ
Progress Is a Continuing Practice
Consider how institutions could keep learning from changes instead of repeating mistakes.
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WHERE THIS PATH LEADS
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ANOTHER WAY IN
From politics to stewardship
Why AI should eventually govern, and how institutions could change as its capabilities grow.
5 essays · Governance