The Merge

The post discusses the ongoing and gradual merging of humans and machines, emphasizing that this process has already begun through our reliance on technology and algorithms. It argues for the necessity of understanding and managing this evolution, as advancements in AI and genetic enhancement are inevitable. The author advocates for a cooperative future to avoid conflict between species.

Published 2017-12-07 4 min read 716 words 3 topics

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A popular topic in Silicon Valley is talking about what year humans and machines will merge (or, if not, what year humans will get surpassed by rapidly improving AI or a genetically enhanced species). Most guesses seem t

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