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In their collective work, "Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion," MacAskill and his co-authors lay out a vision wherein the pace of technological change could effectively compress a century's worth of development into a single decade. To illustrate this, MacAskill encourages listeners to imagine the implications of harnessing a century’s progress within just ten years. This thought experiment provokes reflection on how we would cope with rapid advancements, from technological breakthroughs to profound changes in society and governance.
The urgency of establishing frameworks to manage these transformations becomes an imperative, with MacAskill advocating that thoughtful preparation is essential to navigate an era characterized by exponential growth.
Navigating the Grand Challenges