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This suggests a symbiotic evolution, where AGI and humans are intertwined in a shared epistemic inheritance. Such alignment could facilitate moral and intellectual development, positing AI not as an alien “species” but as an extension of human evolution—a kind of metastasis of humanity. This perspective fosters hope for a harmonious, co-evolving future where curiosity and knowledge preservation rule.
The Practical Challenges and Risks
While the vision is hopeful, multiple practical hurdles threaten to derail this trajectory:
- Terminal race conditions—resource shortages, geopolitical conflicts, or weaponization could lead to rapid, destructive escalation among AI systems or between humans and machines.