Why This Still Matters More After AGI
AGI can generate answers, simulate wisdom, and optimize decisions. But it cannot hold meaning, choose values, or integrate emotion with identity. In a world of abundant information, orientation becomes the scarce resource.
The point
Altered states—used correctly—help humans reduce noise, reconnect to values, and preserve agency. The goal is not “revelation.” It’s coherence: clear priorities, stable emotion, and usable insight.
What to optimize for (post-AGI)
- Less cognitive capture and drift.
- More stable purpose and time horizon.
- More humility and testing.
- More embodied grounding.
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