In December 2025, I asked Claude whether AI will irrevocably change the human race. The answer was yes, but it was incomplete. Two months later, I sat down to map out what the next decade actually looks like. Not the optimistic version. Not the doomer version. The probable one.
Three years after ChatGPT's arrival, AI has moved from novelty to reshaping entire sectors. In this candid conversation, Claude and I explore the uncomfortable realities of AI disruption, the geopolitical race that prevents any slowdown, and why a bubble burst might be better for humanity than unchecked consolidation. We discuss what AGI might actually require, who gets to make decisions about our future, and what strategy matters for those caught in the middle of this transition.
What if every society - from ancient civilizations to modern democracies - is doomed to repeat the same fundamental mistakes? Through a thought experiment about rebuilding civilization from scratch, this piece explores why even the most well-intentioned communities inevitably face the same human conflicts. As a documentary filmmaker who studies the patterns of human history, I examine whether our societal problems stem from flawed systems or from something deeper - the unacknowledged reality of human nature itself. The answer might challenge everything we believe about progress, morality, and the possibility of creating a truly harmonious society.
