Fears of AI Progress Stem from Insecurity About Skill Scarcity
saranormous · x · 2026-08-21
The author explores the nature of fears surrounding AI progress, arguing that they are fundamentally rooted in insecurity about the relative preciousness of our skills. The post suggests that while individuals can continue to feel and create to the best of their ability, valuing that pride above the abundance made possible by AI is a tragedy.
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