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Daniel_Burfoot comments on Q&A #2 with Singularity Institute Executive Director - Less Wrong Discussion

9 Post author: lukeprog 13 December 2011 06:48AM

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Comment author: Daniel_Burfoot 14 December 2011 04:28:38AM 0 points [-]

If an infallible oracle told you humanity was about to enter a period of extended stagnation comparable to the Dark Ages, what projects would you prioritize right now to ensure humanity's long term survival?

Comment author: Dr_Manhattan 15 December 2011 05:05:11PM 3 points [-]

Upvoted out of curiosity, but this question seems along the lines "what books would you take if you were marooned on an island" (I do not see a connection to SIAI mission, unless you give this scenario high probability)