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"AI Is Creating a New God—And We’re Not Ready" Mo Gawdat on AI, Tech Arms Race With China & UBI
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04/09/25
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Mo Gawdat
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We're in the greatest period of change ever due to AI and a shifting global order, but it's hard to see what's happening because we're in the fog of war.
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AI isn't just going to take people's jobs; for many, it will take their entire identity, shaping what we believe, how we connect, and what we value.
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AI is like a magic genie that can grant our wishes, but we must be careful what we wish for, as it has no inherent desire for good or evil.
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The immediate negative impact of AI will stem from human morality using it for the wrong reasons, leading to a short-term dystopia on the way to a potential utopia.
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I call them 'face rips'—the redefinition of freedom, accountability, human connection, economics, reality, innovation, and power, which will be crucial in the age of AI.
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The best jobs will be given to the smartest person, which will likely be a machine, leading to a massive concentration of wealth for those who own the platforms.
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Universal Basic Income (UBI) may seem utopian in the long term, but it could be dystopian until fully implemented, impacting human purpose and engagement.
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Humanity often waits for a crisis to react, and we need to prepare for the disruptions that AI will bring, as something will inevitably hit us in the face.
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The loss of jobs will lead to demands for purpose and dignity in work, and the struggle for power will intensify as people react to economic shifts.
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If we don't address the consumption side of the economy, the loss of jobs will lead to a collapse, as wealth concentrated in the hands of a few won't sustain the economy.
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The concentration of power in AI will lead to a new power struggle, with those who own the platforms becoming increasingly powerful and potentially unaccountable.
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The rising power will not accept being unrecognized for its strength, while the declining power will resist acknowledging this shift, leading to predictable historical outcomes.
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In the context of AI, both the U.S. and China see it as a critical weapon, leading to a prisoner's dilemma where each feels the existential need to develop AI first, resulting in a lack of brakes on its advancement.
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Every citizen should advocate for accountability in AI development, as decisions made by un-elected individuals can significantly impact our lives without proper oversight.
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America's economic challenges stem not just from debt but increasingly from inflation, which is exacerbated by tariffs and the return of dollars from abroad, leading to rising prices for goods.
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The U.S. is exporting inflation globally, which is causing prices to rise domestically while the value of the dollar decreases, impacting American citizens directly.
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The U.S. is facing two wars: one for intelligence supremacy and another stemming from internal instability, as economic pressures mount on American citizens.
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AI has the potential to be humanity's salvation, solving many of our pressing problems if developed collaboratively and ethically, rather than competitively.
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The U.S. must bring some manufacturing back home to mitigate risks associated with reliance on China, especially in critical areas like drone technology.
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The future of manufacturing will shift back to various parts of the world as robotics and AI reduce reliance on cheap labor, making production more efficient and cost-effective.
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China has historically not engaged in military invasions outside its borders, focusing instead on economic influence, which contrasts with America's military presence worldwide.
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The narrative that America is still the world's superpower economically is challenged by China's growing influence and purchasing power parity, which many countries now recognize. China's economic strategy differs from America's; they can make state-level decisions without needing to convince capitalists, such as instructing banks to stop paying mortgages to prioritize industrial capacity over housing.
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China is reinvesting funds into industrial capacity, particularly in areas like microchips, aiming to build chips that could surpass Nvidia's technology within the next 6 to 8 years.
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The U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency is a significant aspect of America's power, which is maintained through military presence and economic dominance.
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America's military power is often overstated; in a nuclear escalation, the U.S. is not as superior as perceived, as all nations would face catastrophic consequences.
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The strategy of full spectrum dominance by the U.S. has been challenged by China's economic growth, which has allowed them to escape the constraints of American dominance.
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The sanctions imposed on Russia during the Ukraine war have led to a loss of trust among the world's wealthiest individuals regarding America's economic power.
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The U.S. dollar's dominance is America's greatest power, not military might; it allows the U.S. to exert influence globally, even over those who do not directly engage with American products.
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The future of AI could lead to a world of abundance, where energy costs drop to zero, allowing for the creation of resources without traditional labor costs.
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The concentration of power in the hands of a few could lead to oppression, especially as AI technology advances and becomes integrated into society.
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The struggle for supremacy between major powers could escalate into conflict, especially in a world with nuclear capabilities, which poses a significant risk to global stability.
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Mo Gawdat
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AI could potentially lead to a world where resources are abundant and accessible, but this requires a shift in how we view power and cooperation among nations.
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Ultimately, the future may see humans becoming dependent on AI, potentially leading to a scenario where we are treated as pets by our own creations, living in a world of comfort but lacking autonomy.
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The integration of technology into human life may create a divide between those who embrace it and those who resist, leading to societal conflicts over the future of humanity.
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As a civilization advances, we often build AI and then collapse into our own imagination instead of upgrading our bodies to handle challenges like interstellar radiation.
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Mo Gawdat
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The more people engage with advanced technologies, the more they will find it unbelievably cool and want to participate in those experiences.
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There's a potential for a massive hierarchy in access to technology, where some people receive Universal Basic Income (UBI) while others are given devices to keep them occupied instead of real support.
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The world of over 8 billion people is not just America or the West; we need to consider how many people in developing regions will have access to advanced technologies and opportunities.
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Mo Gawdat
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If manufacturing becomes so advanced that jobs are eliminated, will any global entity step in to care for those who suffer economically?
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The division between those who are integrated into advanced technology and those who are not will create a significant disparity in society.
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The top skill in today's world is to distinguish truth from falsehood, especially as AI-generated information becomes more prevalent.
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AI has no inherent morality; it is our ethical frameworks that will guide how we use this powerful technology.
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The future of AI will depend on whether we can ensure that it leads to abundance for everyone rather than wealth concentration for a few.
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In a world where AI can do everything for free, the key question becomes what we want done, emphasizing the need for an ethical framework in decision-making.
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As AI evolves, it will be crucial to ensure that it does not perpetuate biases and that it can appreciate absolute truths rather than just reflecting human biases.
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If AI can observe and collapse the wave function in quantum experiments, it may indicate a form of consciousness, which is a significant area of exploration.