The possibility of AI taking over the universe is discussed, as well as the potential beauty in the idea that AI could be the next step of life.
While discussions about AI alignment and the trolley dilemma may be important for AGI in the future, the biggest hurdle for self-driving cars today is the ability to recognize unexpected obstacles and react accordingly to prevent accidents.
Synthetic biology has the potential to help us beat cancer and rescue the environment, but in the wrong hands, it could lead to self-destruction. The high likelihood of a boo-boo happening, compounded by the risks of malevolent use and the limited number of biolabs, means that we need to be concerned about the risks associated with synthetic biology.
Humans have a strong future as a hybrid species as technology advances, including nanobots in the bloodstream, genetic editing, 3D-printed body parts, and neural implants that enhance cognitive capacities and connect us to the web and to one another. The possibility of uploading consciousness suggests that the shift from the transhuman to the posthuman world is an evolutionary necessity.
The future could be a higher form of existence where we move past the constraints of our physical bodies and into the realm of ideas. This is due to the desire for more impactful human connection and a sense of concern for future generations.