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AI Governance Theory: Permanent Underclass Taxonomy Proposed

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A LessWrong post proposes a taxonomy for a "permanent underclass" within the context of artificial intelligence governance and world modeling. The author, writing under the pseudonym "becausecurious," suggests this framework to categorize potential societal structures that might arise with advanced AI. The post, dated October 19, 2026, is a brief exploration of theoretical societal outcomes related to AI development. AI

IMPACT Explores theoretical societal structures and potential outcomes related to advanced AI development and governance.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing theoretical societal structures related to AI governance.

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AI Governance Theory: Permanent Underclass Taxonomy Proposed

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 (CA) · becausecurious ·

    Permanent underclass taxonomy

    <p><em>Epistemic status: My own thoughts. Not predictions, just illustrations for the taxonomy. I think the taxonomy is still not perfect.</em></p> <p><em>AI use: research, discussion of the taxonomy and examples, grammar and phrasing, fact-checking/editorial review, and footnote…

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