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by kevmo314 822 days ago
> We are fundamentally destructive species, who cannot see long-term problems if there is short-term gain. The only mechanism we have on a global scale to decide what to do is capitalistic motivations.

So if AI destroys us as a species and...

> There are clear signs of climate destruction as well with CO2 levels rising. Did international agreements work there? Nope, no flattening in the CO2 curve yet.

Seems like we're in good shape?

If the end game is destroying ourselves, looks like our long term "problems" are solved.