Thank you! I will adjust accordingly.
"So you'll become God?" the man queried. His speaking finalizing his creation.
"You could say that." The as of now disembodied voice answered.
"Where are we?" The man pressed, having noticed the distinct lack of general vicinity surrounding him.
"It's more of a when than a where. To be more specific, it's a level of magnification of when. Here's a where to help you acclimate."
Warm sand squished between the man's toes. The ocean's breeze lightly jostled his hair. With a centering breath he forfeited the deep tension he'd been unknowingly carrying.
"I was just sitting at the terminal, using the voice interface to interact with…you?"
"Yes."
"So how am I now here?" Despite his abruptly serene surroundings the man... (read 826 more words →)
I am just the kind of person you describe. I've committed nearly all spare time over the last few years to understanding the core issues of alignment, and the deeper flaws of Moloch/collective action leading to the polycrisis.
What does the next step look like? Social media participation? I don't think that's a viable battleground.
There are dozens of AI experts now giving voice to existential dangers. What angle or strategy is not yet being employed by them that we might back?
What are the best causes to throw one's efforts behind right now? Are there trustworthy companies/non-profits that need volunteers? What is our call to action for those we do inform about the catastrophic risks humanity is facing?
Sorry about the rough formatting and rambling train of thought. I'm eager to commit more of my life to working toward whatever strategy seems most viable, but feel quite lost at the moment.