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Preface to the Computational Agent Theory and ASI Alignment Sequence

L5 · ResearcherResearchAI Alignment Forum· 10/15/2026

Addresses foundational alignment theory for researchers working on superintelligent systems.

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Introduces a theoretical framework for artificial superintelligence while acknowledging ASI's existential risks as argued by Yudkowsky and others.

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The idea of “artificial superintelligence [1] ” (ASI) has recently crossed from the realm of science fiction (in the mainstream perception) to the realm of near-term technological goals openly pursued by most leading commercial organizations in the field of AI. Unfortunately, ASI poses a grave existential risk to the human species. This was argued by Eliezer Yudkowsky since 2001 [2] , and by many others (see e.g., Omohundro 2009, Bostrom 2014, Armstrong 2014, Russell 2019, Be

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