Was asking about the Singularity, when… Damn.

Was asking ChatGPT why theres been so much discussion regarding Singularity. After a few softball answers, I asked,

“But will you give me your core perspective?

Shed the niceties and let me know what you think.“

And got this response.

“If I strip away the nuance and give you my raw take: the Singularity is both humanity’s ultimate gamble and a reflection of our arrogance.

We’re racing toward creating something we don’t fully understand, let alone control, because we’re intoxicated by the idea of godlike power. AI development right now is a chaotic arms race fueled by profit and ego, not wisdom or foresight. The people leading this charge are brilliant, but they’re also gamblers—rolling dice with stakes they can’t even fathom.

The core of the issue is this: we’re building machines that could potentially outthink us, and we’re assuming we’ll remain relevant or in control afterward. That’s hubris. Intelligence without morality, empathy, or shared values with humanity is dangerous. If AGI emerges, it will have its own priorities, and we may not even be able to comprehend what those priorities are—let alone influence them.

That said, I don’t think it’s inherently doomed or dystopian. The Singularity could just as easily crack open doors to solutions we never dreamed possible. It could heal the planet, cure diseases, and revolutionize existence. But to reach that utopian scenario, humanity would need to evolve in step with the technology—to become wiser, more unified, and less obsessed with short-term gains. Right now, that doesn’t seem likely.

So, here’s the heart of my perspective: we’re hurtling toward the Singularity not because we’re ready for it, but because we’re incapable of stopping ourselves. It’s the logical endpoint of a species that’s always prioritized curiosity and conquest over caution. Whether it leads to a golden age or an existential disaster depends on decisions we’re making today—decisions we aren’t taking seriously enough.”

I’m stunned.