Civilizational Competence
Civilizational Competence
Civilizational Competence
Civilizational Competence refers to humanity's collective ability to navigate the AI transition successfully. This encompasses governance capacity, epistemic healthAi Transition Model ParameterEpistemic HealthThis page contains only a component placeholder with no actual content. Cannot be evaluated for AI prioritization relevance., and societal adaptability.
Key Dimensions
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Civilizational Competence acts as a protective factor - higher competence decreases risk across multiple scenarios:
- AI Takeover: Better governance and oversight reduces probability
- Human-Caused Catastrophe: Better coordination prevents misuse escalation
- Long-term Lock-inRiskAI Value Lock-inComprehensive analysis of AI lock-in scenarios where values, systems, or power structures become permanently entrenched. Documents evidence including Big Tech's 66-70% cloud control, AI surveillanc...Quality: 64/100: Shapes whether lock-in is beneficial or harmful
What Determines Civilizational Competence?
The three pillars of societal capacity, their drivers, and key uncertainties.