economic-growth-acceleration
The chapter discusses the exponential increase in economic output and population growth rates over millennia, illustrating the rapid pace of change leading up to the present.
1 chapter across 1 book
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014)Nick Bostrom
Chapter 1 of 'Superintelligence' surveys the historical acceleration of economic and technological growth, highlighting the rapid development of artificial intelligence from early optimism in the 1960s to contemporary capabilities. It contextualizes AI progress through milestones in game-playing programs, neural networks, and algorithmic advances, while also referencing early concerns about the risks of superintelligent machines. The chapter underscores the contrast between past predictions and actual AI achievements, setting the stage for deeper exploration of AI's future potential and associated risks.