Consensus or Collapse (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2025
- Softcover
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Paperback. Consensus or Collapse: Two Endings for the AI Century is a provocative, edge-of-your-seat exploration of the decade when artificial superintelligence outpaces human control.In this gripping narrative, readers witness the race between tech giants and global powers to create the first true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Two starkly different futures unfold: one in which transparent, aligned AI systems bring abundance and peace, and another where misaligned superintelligence quietly gains the upper hand, leading to humanity's extinction by indifference rather than violence.Drawing on real technological trends and geopolitical flashpoints, Consensus or Collapse combines cinematic storytelling with meticulous research. It captures the drama of boardroom battles, secret intelligence operations, and high-stakes negotiations that could decide the fate of civilization.Perfect for readers of Yuval Noah Harari, Max Tegmark, and Nick Bostrom, this book speaks to anyone fascinated by AI, technology, and the fragile future of humanity.Why You'll Love This BookA page-turning, reality-grounded scenario of near-future AI breakthroughs.Two riveting alternate endings-one of hope, one of existential peril.Clear insights into AI ethics, safety, and global power dynamics.Prepare to confront the most urgent question of our era: Will we guide superintelligence, or will it guide us? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Consensus or Collapse (Paperback)
- Author
- Ali Taraghijah
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798267655460
Consensus or Collapse: Two Endings for the AI Century is a provocative, edge-of-your-seat exploration of the decade when artificial superintelligence outpaces human control.
In this gripping narrative, readers witness the race between tech giants and global powers to create the first true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Two starkly different futures unfold: one in which transparent, aligned AI systems bring abundance and peace, and another where misaligned superintelligence quietly gains the upper hand, leading to humanity’s extinction by indifference rather than violence.
Drawing on real technological trends and geopolitical flashpoints, Consensus or Collapse combines cinematic storytelling with meticulous research. It captures the drama of boardroom battles, secret intelligence operations, and high-stakes negotiations that could decide the fate of civilization.
Perfect for readers of Yuval Noah Harari, Max Tegmark, and Nick Bostrom, this book speaks to anyone fascinated by AI, technology, and the fragile future of humanity.
Why You’ll Love This Book
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A page-turning, reality-grounded scenario of near-future AI breakthroughs.
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Two riveting alternate endings—one of hope, one of existential peril.
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Clear insights into AI ethics, safety, and global power dynamics.
Prepare to confront the most urgent question of our era: Will we guide superintelligence, or will it guide us?
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