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THE GOD TEST (Part 2): Can Humanity Pass the Cosmic Reckoning?
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- The Next Big Idea
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- Jun 29, 2026
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- 2041
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Summary
On Thursday, Rufus and Robert Wright (The God Test) talked about AI as a new stage in the evolution of intelligence — and about the very human traits already showing up in our machines: empathy, deception, power-seeking, seduction. Today, they ask the harder question: what happens when these machines become the object of a geopolitical arms race? 🔗 SPONSORED BY: Fora ➡️ Build and scale your own travel business by becoming a Fora Advisor today at foratravel.com/idea Northwest Registered Agent ➡️ Helping small business owners and entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses for nearly 30 years. Learn more at northwestregisteredagent.com/nbifree Shopify ➡️ Launch your business for just $1/month. Start selling today at shopify.com/nbi