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It may give our institutions time to figure our how to cope.

If we can slow down biology enough, the AIs will conquer us and keep us as pets. They'll keep us from destroying ourselves with genetic reprogramming the same way we keep dogs from nagging their own wounds: With a cone collar. But this will be some kind of virtual cone collar that blocks CRISPR research.

Something can be said for allowing "enough" time for wisdom to develop, instead of rushing forwards without adequate consideration.

How long is "enough" though, and what stimulus is needed for get that wisdom in place? Probably some form(s) of failure, though I've not thought on it further.