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The crux of the argument is that true progress lies in understanding and shaping human civilization—not simply producing more goods or automating tasks. This involves studying human nature, psychology, culture, conflict, and governance. Only through such scientific, societal, and philosophical inquiry can we develop civilizational technologies—ways to structure societies, manage identities, and foster cooperation.
The author advocates for a rigorous science of social science, where human needs, conflicts, and civilizational dynamics are explored and understood. This, they claim, is the real frontier for progress, not merely the deployment of robots or resources.