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The conversation transitions into fears about artificial intelligence surpassing human control. Whitney references futurists like Ray Kurzweil, who predict that by 2042, humanity may be able to upload consciousness or create “immortal” digital versions of ourselves. She highlights how exponentially technological progress is speeding up, making the leap from our current capabilities to fully sentient AI seem inevitable.
She discusses how humans have already merged with their devices—smartphones, social media, and even neural links—creating a symbiotic relationship that blurs the line between biological and artificial life. These developments raise concerns about identity, privacy, and the potential loss of authentic human experience.