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- Eric Sadin warns that we have little time left to influence these ongoing transformations before they become irreversible. According to him, we have « two to three years » to structure our response to this technological advancement. This could allow us to better manage the growing impact of cognitive power on our individual and collective lives, as well as on our social and civilizational structures.
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, we find ourselves at the dawn of a potentially post-human era. Since the summer of 2025, the question of the rise of artificial superintelligence has been generating increasing interest among technology leaders. They assert that this superintelligence is poised to radically transform our society. The implications of this advent, particularly for the world of work and our existential categories, are fueling intense debate. Some see it as an unprecedented opportunity, while others, like Eric Sadin and Aymeric Roucher, warn of a major anthropological upheaval, questioning the relevance of the terms used and the real impact of these cognitive powers. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to progress at breakneck speed, and some big names in technology claim that superintelligence is within reach. This advancement could well disrupt our current lifestyles in unprecedented ways. Specialists believe we could cross the threshold of an anthropological shockwhere machines would be able to surpass humans. Various experts and philosophers are questioning the validity of these claims and their implications for the future of our society, particularly in the job market. The debate surrounding superintelligence Since the summer of 2025, the debate on artificial intelligence has intensified, driven in particular by influential figures in the tech industry. The idea thatsuperintelligence , an intelligence far beyond human capabilities, could shake the foundations of our society is now frequently discussed. Some experts, such as Eric Sadin, express doubts about these grandiose predictions, considering the use of terms like « superintelligence » to be amisuse of language
. According to him, it would be more appropriate to speak ofCognitive power Implications for the world of work The possible emergence of superintelligence could have significant repercussions in the field of employment. Aymeric Roucher emphasizes the risk of massive job replacement, warning that this could lead to the disappearance of many professions. Eric Sadin is concerned about the limited resistance that newly created jobs will offer to this technological wave, warning that there is « no quaternary sector » to reverse the trend. The question of retraining and meaningWith the advent of these intelligent machines, the issue of professional retraining inevitably arises. According to Aymeric Roucher, it will be difficult for a large part of the population to retrain. A question then arises: how to find meaning in a world where work is in peril? Artistic professions might be relatively spared, but for other sectors, the upheaval would be considerable. Urgent action is needed before it’s too late.
Eric Sadin warns that we have little time left to influence these ongoing transformations before they become irreversible. According to him, we have « two to three years » to structure our response to this technological advancement. This could allow us to better manage the growing impact of cognitive power on our individual and collective lives, as well as on our social and civilizational structures.
