How can an ordinary person prepare for AGI?

Abstract

The prospect of an imminent artificial general intelligence (AGI) necessitates individual preparation for a potentially rapid and transformative societal shift. A framework for navigating this uncertain future involves several strategic actions. Cultivating a network of informed individuals and developing a personal understanding of AI trends can aid decision-making under high-stakes uncertainty. Financially, accumulating significant savings is critical to buffer against a predicted collapse in human labor wages, while targeted investments and leveraging long-term, fixed-rate debt may prove advantageous during an AGI-driven economic boom. Geopolitical positioning through citizenship in a nation poised to control AGI wealth, such as the United States or its close allies, offers a path to benefit from large-scale redistribution. Personal resilience can be enhanced by securing a safe location outside urban centers, building a supportive community, and investing in mental fortitude to cope with potential global destabilization. Finally, time-sensitive goals, such as career advancement or immigration, should be prioritized before a potential intelligence explosion. These preparatory actions are designed to be robust, offering benefits even if AGI’s arrival is not imminent. – AI-generated abstract.