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He notes that earlier technological advances—from the industrial revolution to mechanization—have historically displaced human labor but also led to economic growth and expanded opportunities. These shifts, however, primarily replaced routine physical or repetitive mental tasks. Today's AI represents a new epoch, one that might threaten to replace the "best thinking" and creative capacities of humans, raising profound questions about identity and purpose.
AI: Continuation or Fundamental Break?
Dalio recognizes that AI development is a natural extension of historical automation trends but also highlights its unique nature. While previous technological leaps mechanized physical labor, AI's ability to handle complex, varied tasks signals a fundamental shift—from body to mind, so to speak.