An accelerating AI military revolution could either deter China from invading Taiwan (because they have effectively already lost the race) or accelerate an invasion (because they realize it is 'now or never' before they fall irreversibly behind)—an under-analyzed but pivotal geopolitical consequence of AI.
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Peter ThielEvidence Quote
“on the optimistic side, it deters China because they've effectively lost. And on the pessimistic side it accelerates them because they know it's now or never.”
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A.I., Mars and Immortality: Are We Dreaming Big Enough? | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat— Interesting Times with Ross DouthatCreated: 6/18/2026, 2:32:27 PM
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