You Have Only X Years to Escape Permanent Moon Ownership
14 hours ago
- #Future History
- #Silicon Valley
- #Singularity
- The 'permanent underclass' meme targets neurotic, well-off individuals in Silicon Valley, not the actual underclass.
- There's a small possibility of oligarch capture post-Singularity, but worst-case scenarios still involve significant wealth (e.g., owning a terraformed moon).
- The next few years are framed as the last chance to make a mark on history, akin to classical Greece and Rome.
- Future historians in a galaxy-spanning civilization will scrutinize current events, making even small actions potentially immortal.
- Examples like St. Veronica show how minor acts at pivotal moments can lead to lasting fame.
- The article encourages leveraging this unique historical moment for meaningful contributions rather than chasing wealth out of fear.
- Suggestions include participating in discourse, creating art, donating to causes, and making discoveries.
- Historical figures like Aristippus, Epicurus, and Antinous are cited as examples of how diverse actions can lead to immortality.
- The piece concludes by urging readers not to waste their opportunity on fear-driven pursuits like escaping the 'permanent underclass.'