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In conclusion, Shapiro advocates viewing the present as the dawn of a "Renaissance 2.0." The qualities that made the original Renaissance and Enlightenment transformative—messiness, chaos, experimentation—are still embedded in today’s developments. The democratization of AI is akin to the transformative power of books, printing, and the Internet, but on an even larger scale.
As improvements in AI continue at a breakneck pace—full-blown revolutions within months rather than decades—society must prepare for seismic shifts. The challenge is balancing opportunity with risk, fostering innovation while managing chaos. The lesson is clear: adapt or die.