True, but from a marketing perspective it’s better to emphasize the fact reducing x-risk is in each individual’s self-interest even if no one else is doing it. Also, instead of talking about AI arms races, we should talk about why AI done right means a post-scarcity era whose benefits can be shared by all. There’s no real benefit to being the person who triggers the post-scarcity era.
True, but from a marketing perspective it’s better to emphasize the fact reducing x-risk is in each individual’s self-interest even if no one else is doing it. Also, instead of talking about AI arms races, we should talk about why AI done right means a post-scarcity era whose benefits can be shared by all. There’s no real benefit to being the person who triggers the post-scarcity era.
I dunno… I think describing them as a tragedy of the commons can help people understand why the problems are challenging and deserving of attention.