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Comment author: ChristianKl 13 August 2014 11:00:22PM 0 points [-]

Therefore we cannot simply solve that problem by trying to educate at a faster pace.

The point is not about educating faster but educating better.

We can logically see that we cannot magically educate every problem away.

You also can't magically solve problems with genetic engineering or cybertech.

However postulating about such a long and substantial education is ignoring whether or not there is a point when education has no effect and the only other option is actual hands on experience in life.

When I speak about education I don't mean "getting a college degree" I speak about actual learning. About improving structures of reasoning. Hands on experience is also providing education.

Comment author: HopefullyCreative 14 August 2014 01:07:56AM 0 points [-]

Human alteration certainly wont magically improve human being's mental capabilities all on their own. That's why I put the qualifier that education "is and will be the primary means of improving the human mind"

I was point out when faced with an artificial intelligence that can continually upgrade itself the only way the human mind can compete is to upgrade as well. At some point current human physical limitations will be to limiting and human beings will fall to the wayside of uselessness in the face of artificial intelligence.

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