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Following the development of autonomous agents, the next stage involves networks—both digital and physical. This introduces the possibility of autonomous organizations and infrastructures where AI systems communicate and operate without human intervention, marking the emergence of a new economic landscape.
Fourth Order Consequences: The Exocortex
The fourth-order consequence can be likened to the internet's role in society—a vast, interconnected operating system powered by AI. The concept of an "exocortex" describes this emerging global intelligence, functioning as a nerve center where decisions, reasoning, and information flow harmoniously.