"The way that AI progresses is in these fits and starts, and it's going to diffuse into our society quickly, but also incrementally. And I don't really want to wait around until that moment that AGI shows up and we can all agree on it before we start to think about what that actually means for us."
"Every tech revolution produces its own distinct culture. The vibe of Silicon Valley's early computing years was, in part, countercultural. There were government contracts, yes, but the builders of that moment were also influenced by DIY publications like Stewart Brand's Whole Earth Catalog, which sought to 'change the world by establishing new, exemplary communities from which a corrupt mainstream might draw inspiration.'"
Silicon Valley's current AI boom represents a distinct cultural moment characterized by hype cycles, massive salaries, and ideological intensity. The industry is divided between AI doomers concerned about existential risks and accelerationists pushing rapid development. The sector reflects Silicon Valley's broader rightward shift, including founder-mode resistance to regulation and employee activism, alongside provocative Trump-style marketing tactics. Current AI models demonstrate uneven capabilities, excelling at some tasks while remaining weak at others. The progression of AI will occur incrementally through fits and starts, diffusing into society gradually rather than through a singular AGI moment.
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