turnip_burrito t1_j9044d9 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:09 AM

Reply to comment by BigZaddyZ3 in I am a young teenager, and I have just learned about the concept of reaching singularity. What is the point of living anymore when this happens. by FriendlyDetective319

Singularity can (and is looking like it will) happen before post scarcity. It may even cause post scarcity.

BigZaddyZ3 t1_j904h6v wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:13 AM

I don’t agree because we’ll more than likely reach the level of AI needed for post-scarcity before we reach the level needed for a singularity to occur.

turnip_burrito t1_j90508k wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:18 AM

I guess it depends on how quick the takeoff is. When do you think we'll see AGI?

BigZaddyZ3 t1_j9058y6 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:21 AM

In my opinion, it’d be foolish to try and pin it to an exact date. But I’d say we’re on path to reach it maybe in the 2040s possibly.