September 2026

In his new book 'The God Test', Robert Wright proposes that humanity is facing both a singular opportunity and an epochal threat from artificial intelligence, urging adoption of AI as a matter of survival. The book, reviewed in The New Republic's September 2026 issue, argues that the rise of AI presents a critical juncture for human civilization.

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