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Finally, the speaker touches on Elon Musk’s recent comments likening political engagement to cleaning a beach while a tsunami approaches—namely, the advent of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Musk warns that AGI could reshape economies, geopolitics, and societies entirely within 36-48 months. Investing energy in old conflicts like Iran, amid this coming transformation, could be a strategic mistake.
The overarching message underscores the importance of focusing on technological and existential risks, rather than getting entangled in regional conflicts that could divert attention from preparing for a radically different future.