The idea of eternally preserving human intelligence in its current form (an 'eternal hominid kingdom') is naive and unlikely because it ignores environmental changes (sun expansion, asteroids, potentially alien contact), the speed of technological change, and the natural inclination of intelligence to transcend its current limitations.
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Daniel FilanEvidence Quote
“it seems silly... eternal hominid kingdom... as if our sun won't expand, as if asteroids won't strike”
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Richard Sutton - Humanity Never Had Control in the First Place (Worthy Successor Series, Episode 2)— The Trajectory with Dan FaggellaCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:16:37 PM
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