The Psychology Behind Denialism and Language Policing in AI Discussions
nabeelqu · x · 2026-09-01
The author clarifies they are not a "doomer" but suggests that current denialism about AI capabilities and the policing of language around it stems from an unwillingness to confront a future where AI and robotics become powerful and capable. He argues this is a psychological avoidance mechanism, as the implications are frightening.
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