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AI as a Civilizational Technology

AI's sweeping influence on economics, culture, and politics makes it a civilizational technology, demanding broad public participation to safeguard human dignity and agency.

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Everyone Has a Role in AI -- Democratizing Participation Across Professions

Fei-Fei Li concludes with a rallying call that AI is a tool for all occupations, urging artists, farmers, nurses, and teachers to engage with AI responsibly and creatively.

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Market Impact & Liquidity Mechanics

Nang details how large orders move prices, the role of VWAP algorithms, and why the "iceberg" effect creates self-reinforcing price moves.

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Economic Diffusion vs Technical Progress

Amodei distinguishes between the exponential of technical capability and the (still fast but slower) diffusion into the economy. He discusses why adoption isn't instantaneous even with transformative AI.

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