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🚀 The Law of Accelerating Returns suggests that progress happens at an increasingly rapid pace, leading to different futures than we expect.

🧠 Achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is incredibly challenging but inevitable.

💥 Once AGI is achieved, recursive self-improvement could lead to Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) that surpasses human intellect.

What does it feel like to stand here?

It seems like a pretty intense place to be standing—but then you have to remember something about what it’s like to stand on a time graph: you can’t see what’s to your right. So here’s how it actually feels to stand there:

Which probably feels pretty normal…

➡ Recognize the pace of progress

Avoid thinking linearly about the future. The Law of Accelerating Returns suggests that advancements happen at an increasingly rapid rate, and the world in the coming decades may be vastly different from what we intuitively expect

➡ Appreciate human intelligence

Appreciate the complexity of human intelligence by understanding how challenging it is to replicate seemingly simple human tasks in computers. This appreciation can lead to a deeper understanding of the advancements and limitations in AI development.

➡ Stay flexible and open minded

Acknowledge the potential for unexpected breakthroughs. Progress can seem slow until a single epiphany or tweak leads to significant advancements. This understanding can help maintain a balanced perspective on the current state and future potential of AI.