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mk  ·  3556 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Paperclip Maximizer

Perhaps.

I suppose it comes down to a question about to what extent intelligence ought to mold the universe to its liking. Or maybe more specifically: How does strength of intelligence relate to the desire to change the environment?

Maybe the Fermi paradox should give us some comfort? Chances are, we are passing through well-trodden ground.

Edit: on second thought, maybe Fermi's paradox should be cause for concern, where we can only take comfort in that the destruction is likely limited to solar systems.