Even in that example, all “hostile superintelligences” are prevented from existing (with acceptable collateral damage). Even though alignment may take more years/decades to solve in this scenario, it’s a much safer environment to do so.
Although, these hypotheticals are unlikely (their purpose is pedagogical). It’s likely due to my ignorance, but I am unaware of any pivotal acts attached to anyone’s research agenda.
Even in that example, all “hostile superintelligences” are prevented from existing (with acceptable collateral damage). Even though alignment may take more years/decades to solve in this scenario, it’s a much safer environment to do so.
Although, these hypotheticals are unlikely (their purpose is pedagogical). It’s likely due to my ignorance, but I am unaware of any pivotal acts attached to anyone’s research agenda.