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In discussing technological innovation through a personal lens, he alludes to the challenges that lie ahead, both in fostering AI development and preserving the achievements of civilization amidst turbulent demographic shifts.
The Sacred and Social Cohesion
Shifting gears, Hanson embarks on a reflective investigation into the concept of the "sacred." Drawing from his religious upbringing, he outlines how the sacred binds individuals within groups. He proposes a structured analysis of the sacred through 68 correlates grouped into seven bundles, such as the idealization of the sacred and the emotional commitment to it.