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https://qntm.org/asteroids https://qntm.org/asteroids > I believe that there is a threshold of power beyond which nobody can be trusted. Where, in fact, it is
by 0x2AF31DA8 8y ago
https://qntm.org/asteroids https://qntm.org/asteroids
> I believe that there is a threshold of power beyond which nobody can be trusted. Where, in fact, it is impossible for any entity to even theoretically demonstrate the track record of judgement, responsibility and infallibility that would be necessary.
- xiphias2 8y agoThis was amazing read, thanks! Also I believe it overestimates the power needed to kill all people. How much time does it take for us to get to the point when an entity has live GPS coordinates of all people living in the world for example? Just 15 years ago this question sounded stupid.