Max Tegmark emphasizes the importance of proactive research and preparation for the societal impact of AI. He argues that the focus should shift from debating the possibilities to taking concrete actions. Tegmark lists common misconceptions that distract from the real issues, such as scaremongering and the belief that machines can’t have goals. He stresses that interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to address the complex challenges AI presents. Tegmark concludes that the advent of thinking machines could be either the best or worst event in human history, depending on our preparedness.