I am reading THE COMING WAVE: Technology, Power and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman.
He's the founder of Deep Mind and knows #Artificial Intelligence better than almost anyone - and what he has to say is just terrifying. Very critical decisions will have to be made in the next 5 years - decisions that could in many ways determine the fate of humanity.
The idea that these decisions will fall into the lap of either Donald Trump or Joe Biden is the most terrifying. 
Neither of these people are even remotely capable of dealing with, or probably even understanding what is coming. And it is coming very very fast.
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I am reading THE COMING WAVE: Technology, Power and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman. He's the founder of Deep Mind and knows #Artificial Intelligence better than almost anyone - and what he has to say is just terrifying. Very critical decisions will have to be made in the next 5 years - decisions that could in many ways determine the fate of humanity. The idea that these decisions will fall into the lap of either Donald Trump or Joe Biden is the most terrifying.  Neither of these people are even remotely capable of dealing with, or probably even understanding what is coming. And it is coming very very fast.  #ScholER

Cyril

Could it be, that the’re just bystanders?
The future decision making process will be on a completely different level. People like: Marc Andreessen https://www.a16z.com etc.

Could it be, that the’re just bystanders? The future decision making process will be on a completely different level. People like: Marc Andreessen https://www.a16z.com etc.

The internet is probably the most important invention of the twentieth century. It transformed the world much as earlier technological revolutions — the printing press, the steam engine, electricity —

Software Is Eating the World

Bobby

If Suleyman succeeds as Microsoft’s new consumer artificial intelligence chief, it will make him one of the most important people in technology—and conclude his journey beyond his fiery exit from Google. Where could this new role take him? Within the halls of Microsoft headquarters, there’s even some speculation that CEO Satya Nadella could groom Suleyman as his replacement. It would make sense. Reid Hoffman, a billionaire venture capitalist who sits on Microsoft’s board and who co-founded Inflection with Suleyman, told Julia that Suleyman will flourish at Nadella’s Microsoft. 
“He is very entrepreneurial and very hard driving: ‘We need to get this done this week. We need to launch. We need to go!’” Hoffman said. “One of the things that’s really good about Satya, his leadership, the Microsoft team, is they’re willing to go bold and take risks. That level of ‘Go, go, go! Make it happen!’ fits well within Satya’s Microsoft culture.”

If Suleyman succeeds as Microsoft’s new consumer artificial intelligence chief, it will make him one of the most important people in technology—and conclude his journey beyond his fiery exit from Google. Where could this new role take him? Within the halls of Microsoft headquarters, there’s even some speculation that CEO Satya Nadella could groom Suleyman as his replacement. It would make sense. Reid Hoffman, a billionaire venture capitalist who sits on Microsoft’s board and who co-founded Inflection with Suleyman, told Julia that Suleyman will flourish at Nadella’s Microsoft.  “He is very entrepreneurial and very hard driving: ‘We need to get this done this week. We need to launch. We need to go!’” Hoffman said. “One of the things that’s really good about Satya, his leadership, the Microsoft team, is they’re willing to go bold and take risks. That level of ‘Go, go, go! Make it happen!’ fits well within Satya’s Microsoft culture.”

Nate

finally finished reading 'The Coming Wave' by Mustafa Suleyman.

It’s mind-blowing but also pretty frightening.

Here are five key takeaways:

1. Tech Tsunami: We're surfing the edge of a tech tsunami with AI and genetic engineering. It’s gonna reshape everything—from your playlist to your government.

2. Beware the Backlash: Every major tech development comes with a twist. Just like antibiotics bred superbugs, today's breakthroughs will definitely have their own "oops" moments.

3. Power to the People: We've got to get ready for a world where anyone can wield the power of AI and genetics. It's a game-changer, but with great power comes great risk.

4. Job Jenga: As #Artificial Intelligence  flexes its muscles, jobs will start tumbling like a Jenga tower. The question is, what's the next move for those left holding the pieces?

5. Rules of the Game: Navigating this new world needs strong ground rules. But it's not just about laws—it's about sparking conversations and setting the vibe for what's good and what’s not.

finally finished reading 'The Coming Wave' by Mustafa Suleyman.  It’s mind-blowing but also pretty frightening.  Here are five key takeaways:  1. Tech Tsunami: We're surfing the edge of a tech tsunami with AI and genetic engineering. It’s gonna reshape everything—from your playlist to your government.  2. Beware the Backlash: Every major tech development comes with a twist. Just like antibiotics bred superbugs, today's breakthroughs will definitely have their own "oops" moments.  3. Power to the People: We've got to get ready for a world where anyone can wield the power of AI and genetics. It's a game-changer, but with great power comes great risk.  4. Job Jenga: As #Artificial Intelligence  flexes its muscles, jobs will start tumbling like a Jenga tower. The question is, what's the next move for those left holding the pieces?  5. Rules of the Game: Navigating this new world needs strong ground rules. But it's not just about laws—it's about sparking conversations and setting the vibe for what's good and what’s not.

Cyril

A group of likeminded people in The Book Club 📚 are talking about this.