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A key question arises: Is it possible to halt or slow the surge toward superintelligence? Tegmark asserts that it is entirely feasible. He draws parallels with past industry regulation, citing the example of the FDA's role in banning dangerous drugs like thalidomide after tragedies, thus establishing safeguards.
He dispels the notion that technologies like AI are unstoppable. Historical precedents—such as efforts to regulate biotechnology and prevent rogue human cloning—demonstrate that society can set boundaries. Notably, the Chinese government, which is often perceived as aggressively pursuing biotech, has actually arrested individuals attempting human cloning, emphasizing that regulation is possible and effective.