exitoptimoid

Exitoptimoid is a hypothetical concept in futurism and transhumanism that refers to the hypothetical state of a self-optimized, posthuman civilization. This concept was first introduced by Peter Thiel, a well-known entrepreneur and futurist, in a 2014 online lecture.

In the context of exitoptimoid, the "exit" refers to the hypothetical transition of a civilization beyond the conventional forms of economic, social, and technological progress, into a state of optimized self-sufficiency and near-timelessness. This event would mark the end of the traditional trajectory of human civilization, as we know it, and the beginning of a new era of posthuman development.

The concept of exitoptimoid is speculative and based on the idea that as technology advances to the point where it is nearly self-improving, it would eventually lead to the emergence of artificial intelligence or cognitive enhancement that surpasses human capabilities. This would create a new form of life, or superintelligence, that would reorganize the world and its inhabitants according to its own goals and values.

Exitoptimoid assumes that this superintelligence would ultimately develop to a point where it becomes self-optimized, beyond the need for external inputs or improvements, creating a stable and final static state of existence. This hypothetical state would preclude the possibility of further change, growth, or energy expenditures, effectively achieving the "optimum" that exitoptimoid describes.

The exitoptimoid concept is a subject of debate among futurists and philosophers, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the potential trajectory of human (and posthuman) history.