Steven Pinker on AI Consciousness, Rogue AI, and the Struggle for Reality
sapinker · x · 2026-08-12
Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker discusses the impact of AI on public knowledge and democracy in an era of infinite AI slop. The interview also dives into deeper philosophical questions regarding AI consciousness and the potential for catastrophic rogue AI risks.
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