Anya and Ben dive deep into "The Great Convergence," the applicant's exploration of the critical intersection between the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the urgent need for environmental sustainability, and the fundamental transformation of human labor. They discuss the book's analysis of economic unsustainability, environmental tipping points, and the transformative potential of AGI. Anya and Ben examine the applicant's perspective on how understanding historical technological revolutions can guide the development of AGI towards positive outcomes and the creation of sustainable societies. They will also touch upon the book's exploration of new forms of human contribution in an AGI-enhanced world, and the necessity of sustainable economic systems, all themes deeply aligned with the AISS program's focus on AI for sustainable societies.