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  • Though we might not turn to stone, an encounter with the basilisk would leave us gasping for air.

    An advanced transistor-based intelligence would desire a very different world from one best suited for human flourishing.

    June 25, 2025

    Frank Brown Cloud

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    Though we might not turn to stone, an encounter with the basilisk would leave us gasping for air.

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