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Singularitarianism [1] is a very real phenomenon, if a bit niche. I have seen some people online put genuine faith in AGI existing soon and solving essentially everything that is wrong on Earth and in their lives. I don't think this is harmful because it may be "idolatry", but rather because, like real religion, it is often a substitute for actually improving one's situation or fighting for a better world.

The idea of building a God is enticing [2], but I am not religious and prefer not to put faith in such things.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singularitarianism

[2] https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Numidium

parent thrance 1 year ago

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