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Self-worth Built on Useful Contribution
Humans have built their conception of themselves and their dignity on the idea that they can make a useful contribution to the world, so in a solved world where all practical problems are solved or better handled by AI, this foundation of self-worth is removed, creating a disconcerting psychological vacuum.
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Nicholas BostromEvidence Quote
“to the extent that that's the foundation of your self-worth, if that foundation is removed, you might find a kind of vacuum underneath your feet that would be disconcerting”
Created: 6/13/2026, 12:04:44 AM
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