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As more intelligent computer assistance comes into being, it will amplify human progress.
Paul Allen
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What this quote means

Intelligent computers will enhance human advancement.

Paul Allen suggests that the development of more advanced computer assistance will play a significant role in accelerating human development and progress. By amplifying our capabilities, these technologies can help people achieve greater things across various fields and aspects of life.

Themes

IntelligenceComputerAssistanceProgressTechnology

In practice

Example use cases

In a tech conference discussing the future of AI and its impact on humanity.

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