I, for one, welcome our A.I. Overlords

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Now here is where technology advancement becomes controversial: when does AI cross the boundary from awe-inspiring to unnerving? Or does it really matter? [I, for one, welcome our A.I. Overlords]( “I don’t want to really scare you, but it was alarming how many people I talked to who are highly placed people in AI who have retreats that are sort of 'bug out' houses, to which they could flee if it all hits the fan.” —James Barrat, author of Our Final Invention [Read Full Article]( Carl Jung once observed, “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” We created [30 Challenges to Enlightenment]( to help you do this. To become the strongest, wisest, and most honest expression of yourself. As you know, taking action is hard and scary. It’s much easier to cling to what you know, to what is stable and comfortable. And yet, on some level, you realize that the treasure you seek cannot be found in your familiar routine. 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The solution to this problem, for Nietzsche, was to regularly attempt a variety of life experiments—experiments that would push one to act contrary to one’s conditioning. If we could just make a habit of attempting life-transforming challenges, Nietzsche thought we would unearth our own greatness, that which lies beneath our conditioning, and become resilient masters of life. However, we’ll let you in on a sad secret: Most of you won’t accept the challenge. Even though you perceive this grand opportunity, most of you will find an excuse. And you will find reasons to believe this excuse. As Nietzsche proclaimed, self-mastery and greatness are reserved for the very few. Most are destined to spend their lives doing what is easy, procrastinating on what they truly desire. However... Some of you are different. Some embrace what is difficult. The rarest of souls delight in challenging their limitations and becoming doers, not mere dreamers. And they are rewarded. 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