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Harris emphasizes that real change requires a collective shift—an "upward spiral" rooted in moral clarity and courageous action. The alternative, he warns, is a society unprepared for the profound transformations underway, risking widespread suffering, loss of human agency, and possibly irreversible harm.
Final Reflection: A Message for the Future
If future generations look back in 2030, Harris hopes they'll see a world where humanity recognized the gravity of AI's risks early enough to choose a different path—one rooted in stewardship, compassion, and wisdom. The message in a bottle, he suggests, is for us to realize that we still hold the steering wheel—and that with deliberate effort, the coming AI age can be a chapter of unprecedented human achievement, not catastrophe.