Tyler Cowen

compared to the overall scope of the change.

I think that's the important point.

For me, a good immediate future is that China does not win this race and also that whatever we erect in Saudi and UAE, that it is secure and orderly and works for everyone.

That's a hard thing to manage.

These are unprecedented events.

Like none of us know what we're doing.

There are not really experts you can consult in a way.

Well, the great thing about AI is no one can be that far ahead of you.

You know, it's not like all these other sectors of the economy or fracking.

There are people out there who are decades ahead of you in fracking, but in terms of current AI models, you start off in a funny way being very close to the frontier, even though it's intimidating.

enumerate what values you think are really important to be embedded over the next 20 years well good institutions capitalism democratic checks and balances political competition free speech a reasonable degree of transparency i know it does not apply to all governmental secrets

Just quality leadership that's appreciated by voters is one of the most important things.

And there's no formula that gets you that, but it makes a big difference.

Let's say Britain had not had Winston Churchill, right?

Things could be very different.

Leaders ultimately reflect the people who choose them and we need to do better.

I look forward to seeing you next.

Thank you for this very thoughtful session.

I have one last question for you, though, which is this.

The economist right now is boring.