The “Diamond Age” of AI: What an AI-driven future could look like – Niall Ferguson

The “Diamond Age” of AI: What an AI-driven future could look like – Niall Ferguson

In "The Diamond Age," Neal Stephenson foresees a world where technological marvels coexist with Victorian sensibilities.
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In "The Diamond Age," Neal Stephenson foresees a world where technological marvels coexist with Victorian sensibilities. As AI advancements surge, a cautionary tale emerges: history persists amidst innovation. Exploring the future of AI, questions arise about Moore's Law, profitability, and the possibility of AGI. Will AI disrupt job markets? Can resistance impede its progress? Ferguson's insightful analysis navigates the intersection of technology, economics, and societal change, prompting reflection on our AI-driven future.

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By Niall Ferguson

The novelist Neal Stephenson's prophetic power never ceases to astonish. The Diamond Age (1995), is set in a technologically highly advanced world, with ubiquitous nanotechnology in addition to something strangely familiar called "P.I." The abbreviation is explained in the following exchange:

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