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The Singularity is Closer Than You Think - The One Conversation We Need to Have About AI

The Singularity is Closer Than You Think - The One Conversation We Need to Have About AI

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The line between science fiction and tomorrow's reality is dissolving. The Technological Singularity—the moment an artificial superintelligence emerges, triggering runaway technological growth—is no longer a distant, abstract concept. It's a freight train approaching, and most of us are still standing on the tracks, mesmerized by AI-generated art and clever chatbots.


In this landmark episode, Abhijeet Sarkar, acclaimed author of TheSuperintelligence Blueprint: Planning for an AI−Dominated World, cuts through the noise and the hype to deliver a clear-eyed, urgent briefing on the most critical challenge of our time. He argues that we are dangerously unprepared for the speed at which this new reality is approaching, and that this isn't just a conversation for Silicon Valley—it's the single most important conversation for every person on the planet.

Join us as Abhijeet unpacks:

  • The Acceleration Deception: Why the public timeline for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is wrong, and how recent breakthroughs have put us on an exponential curve toward the inevitable.
  • The Alignment Problem 101: A simple, powerful explanation of the primary existential risk—ensuring an AI's goals are compatible with human flourishing—and why it's so terrifyingly difficult to solve.
  • From Blueprint to Action: Moving beyond fear, Abhijeet shares actionable mental models and strategic principles from his book that individuals, companies, and communities can use to prepare for the coming transition.
  • India's Unique Stake: A look at the profound opportunities and immense challenges the AI revolution presents for a nation of 1.4 billion people, from economic disruption to national security.

This isn't just another tech talk. This is a vital public service announcement for the 21st century. Whether you are a student, a CEO, an artist, or a policymaker, your future will be shaped by the ideas in this episode.

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