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.