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At what point does "extreme optimization of existing processes" turn into "development of new modes of living?"

I think about cars as an "extreme optimization of the wheel" and it completely changed the way people live. (See Suburbs)

I do share that AI is quite overhyped, but I think the seeds are juuuuuust starting to germinate.

Some advancements are process improvements, some enable the impossible.

Electric bulbs are neat, but there was inneficient artifical light before.

On the other hand, a caveman might look at the moon, but he would never land there without modern tools.

GAI doesn't allow us to overcome any Human inherent limitations, it's just an efficient tool (in certain scenarios).