Warning Shots

Vivid experiences teach us about danger. But what about abstract risks such as unregulated AI or DNA editing?

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Just one event, such as touching a hot stove, sears into our mind a level of respect. Yet sometimes people warn us about new developments that are as dangerous as the proverbial hot stove and we ignore them. This is true even if they come from trusted persons…