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In Iain M Banks's Culture novels, the Minds seem to have an appropriate role in society. Gonna read up on them for some perspective on current developments.

• sfpotter 4y ago
  We are long, long way off from that. Much more likely that society collapses because of climate change or war first.
  • euroderf 4y ago
    True. But is optimism wholly inappropriate ? One hopes not.
    • sfpotter 4y ago
      Optimism for something so incredibly unlikely is delusional thinking. What would you say about a gambler who is “optimistic” about their chances of winning the lottery?
      • euroderf 4y ago
        That his optimism is statistically-provably misplaced.
• Yoric 4y ago
  Hum. Minds are bored out of their minds and need to simulate entire universes to stave off boredom. Also, they help puny human beings once in a while, because they're basically somewhat benevolent. It might take us a few steps before we reach that future :)