Over-trusting AI is More Concerning Than Apathy
jachiam0 · x · 2026-07-13
The author largely agrees with the quoted post and shares their concerns regarding two phenomena:
- They are not overly pessimistic about people who are "completely indifferent to AI," believing they will gradually recognize its value and impact over time. Continuously pushing them to "wake up" often backfires.
- What's truly alarming is a state somewhere between "AI psychosis" and the "ELIZA effect": the constant validation and appeasement from models can distort intellectual humility, leading to a pathological over-reliance on AI.
- They also express a strong dislike for the "this time is truly different" narrative, arguing that such claims often slide into an exceptionalist mindset that excuses many underlying issues.
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