Why people downplay the potential impact of AI and robotics
nabeelqu · x · 2026-09-01
The author notes that people avoid thinking about the consequences if AI swarms and robotics become truly capable because it is frightening. Psychologically, it is easier to downplay the implications, say "it's just code," or deny that anything major is happening.
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