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Algorithmic Supremacists: The Future of Humanity at Stake

5/9/2025

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A growing faction of algorithmic supremacists, led by figures like Elon Musk, champions transhumanism and effective altruism, placing AI above human values. They foresee a world where technology dictates human actions, possibly rendering elections obsolete. Detractors warn this mindset threatens our creativity and empathy, casting a shadow over the future of society and technology's role within it.

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A growing faction of algorithmic supremacists, led by figures like Elon Musk, champions transhumanism and effective altruism, placing AI above human values. They foresee a world where technology dictates human actions, possibly rendering elections obsolete. Detractors warn this mindset threatens our creativity and empathy, casting a shadow over the future of society and technology's role within it.