AI pessimists are generally pessimistic about people; optimists drive progress
JosephJacks_ · x · 2026-08-22
Joseph Jacks observes that people pessimistic about AI are generally pessimistic about most people, a sentiment that has persisted for millennia. He argues that it is the optimists and the courageous, who possess a high propensity for risk and ambition, who forge ahead and drive progress.
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