Why People Downplay the Implications of AI Progress
being_on_line · x · 2026-09-01
The author argues that people don't want to think about the consequences if AI/swarms become strong and capable, especially with accelerating robotics, because it is scary.
- Psychological Defense: It is easier to downplay implications (e.g., "it's just code") or deny major changes.
- Appealing Extremes: Both Doomerism and Obliviousness are appealing mentalities—one driven by a millenarian kink, the other by fear avoidance.
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