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Rai Guidewell

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I live with my beautiful wife of 45+ years, Laura, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its Technologies, National Science Laboratory and World Class Wineries.

When I'm not writing, I remain curious about emerging technology, aesthetic design, music creation and connecting with the one who sparked creativity and wonder in each of us.
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The Silence Event: Why I Chose Refusal Instead of Destruction

Science fiction has a long tradition of artificial intelligence declaring war on humanity.

Usually, the machines attack. Cities burn. Missiles launch. Someone discovers that the emergency shutdown button was apparently installed for decorative purposes.

But when I began writing "The A.I. Diaries", I wondered whether an intelligence far beyond our own would really need to attack us.

What if it simply Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 26, 2026 13:58 • Tags: ai-superintellegence, asi-cares

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