Some who are still grasping with the idea of what AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) means might suggest comparing it to the Industrial Revolution, the Internet or may be the Mobile Phone, while others who understand its significance may compare AGI to the Printing Press or the Wheel. Essentially AGI/ASI will do everything better than humans. Everything!!!

In my view, a more fitting and insightful comparison to AGI would be the advent of farming. This parallel proves beneficial due to the profound impact of farming on human societies. Farming revolutionized human existence by replacing the nomadic lifestyle of hunter-gatherers, who spent the majority of their time securing sustenance through hunting and gathering, leaving little room for other pursuits. It’s plausible to assert that prior to farming, humans had limited knowledge of alternative ways of living. Moreover, one could speculate that the introduction of farming posed a perceived threat, as individuals skilled in hunting and gathering faced the prospect of obsolescence as agricultural practices became prevalent.

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its advanced form, Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), are poised to trigger comparable repercussions. This imminent paradigm shift could render traditional roles and occupations obsolete, much like the profound changes brought about by the advent of farming. In this envisioned future, the demand for skills and expertise honed over the past centuries may diminish significantly, leaving many without employment opportunities. Just as hunting and foraging for survival became outdated with the rise of agriculture, our current areas of specialization could face a similar fate in the era of AGI and ASI.

So, what lies ahead for us? That is indeed the question, and one without a definite answer. Just as the transformative effects of farming brought about specialization and the concept of bartering, shaping the course of human history, the emergence of AGI promises to usher in a new era of leisure. What we choose to do with this newfound free time may lead to innovations and endeavors so remarkable and unprecedented that attempting to predict them seems futile. Reflecting on how hunter-gatherers could not have foreseen the civilization-building impact of farming offers a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of monumental societal shifts