Part 4/10:
Doubt on Conventional Views of Humanity's Timeline
Five years ago, MacAskill expressed skepticism about whether we were at a decisive moment in history, indulging in external versus internal views of progress. However, he now acknowledges a significant change in the landscape of technological capability, particularly concerning AI, where the trends point towards a rapid acceleration that cannot be overlooked. Grappling with historical perspectives about progress, MacAskill now argues that we are potentially on the cusp of extraordinary advancements, likening today's trajectory of AI enhancement to past leaps in technology.
The Century of Change in a Decade