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Which scientific, technological, or social achievements are we unlikely to ever complete before artificial general intelligence arrives?

Examples to seed the discussion: fully mapped human brain at synapse-level, reliable molecular nanofabrication, global economic equality, true interstellar travel, or a 100% cure for aging.

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[–] YesButActuallyMaybe@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

breaking the brain/blood barrier