Refuting AI Doomerism: Society Is Highly Adaptable
joshua_saxe · x · 2026-07-15
The author argues that AI doomers often have biases: they view technology as dynamic and exponential, while imagining human society as a stagnant, defenseless "target."
In reality, society is highly resilient and adaptable, not passive. We will find a balance in the face of AI threats. The core issue is finding "leverage points" to steer society toward a good equilibrium.
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