The choice between stagnation and singularity

• The two most likely scenarios for the future are stagnation and singularity.
• Stagnation, a global plateau of development, would likely lead to intense competition and conflict over scarce resources, ultimately resulting in extinction.
• Singularity, an accelerating takeoff toward a much better future, is the other main possibility.
• The future will not happen on its own; we must actively work to create it.
• We cannot take for granted that the future will be better, so we must take responsibility for building it.
• Four possible futures for humanity