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I have the following problem: start with a goal that I know how to reach. Everything is there in my mind. But between the start and the finish I stray away from achieving it. It happens like this: I focus on a sub-task. Then, I focus on sub-(sub-task)s. Till I...

A threat in an individualistic democratic society On average, if you have the means, you will try to give a good environment to your children. A nice education, e.g. by making sure they go to non-crappy schools. A chance of doing sports, pursue art or music, coding, and so on....

Disclaimer: I am outside of the world of international organisations. I am a scientific researcher at university. I am writing this post to open a discussion. Introduction UN is an international organisation with the following main goals: * maintain international peace and security * develop friendly relations among nations *...

I am referring to the very specific case where humans, as known to us, no more actively shape the environment surrounding them, due to an AGI take over. Whatever entity comes after, will it start to explore the galaxy? Will it pursue new or old fundamental questions? I was wondering...