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ada201 t1_irqp9ph wrote

"Our civilization is getting close to the point where this is technically feasible" Why do you think this to be true? This could be a milennium or several more away. I don't disagree that there are exciting things happening in the field of AI research but I think that's extremely optimistic.

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lorepieri OP t1_irs6te1 wrote

The goal of the project is basically estimating how much tech development is needed. Yea, you may say that the statement is a bit optimistic, but is based on the belief that we need advancement in robotic and AI, but nothing as crazy as AGI.

See also here for some background on the optimism: https://lorenzopieri.com/post_scarcity/

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ada201 t1_irs94v0 wrote

I see, I understand now. Seems like a pretty interesting project, good luck!

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