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Super-Intelligent Humans Are Coming

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Re: Super-Intelligent Humans Are Coming

#8

I dont think we need smarter humans, i think we need more normal-intelligence humans who like working hard.

I respectfully disagree. We need a society of people who hate working hard but, very importantly, are deeply empathic so they won't just leave the hard work for other people. Those are the people who automate the hard things away and share their work so other people can do the same, to leave time for science, abstract creative pursuits, recreation, etc.

Re: Super-Intelligent Humans Are Coming

#10
If I understand correctly, techniques like CRISPR might allow for for gene editing in adult humans.

If so, how much would you be willing to pay to have your IQ increased by say 10 points? I think I would be willing to pay $10,000 if the risks of something bad happening because of the treatment would be low.

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