AI safety infighting: long thread defends Holly Elmore's confrontational advocacy style
georgejrjrjr · x · 2026-09-04
A heated debate over PauseAIUS's Holly Elmore and her direct, morally judgmental public communication style. The original poster called it beautiful and ensouled; georgejrjrjr's long reply rebuts critics, arguing Holly is transparently candid, coherent and visibly capable of updating, while doomer Liron's opaque true beliefs and presentation repel normal people — suggesting watching a smart normie watch a doom debate. The thread exposes deep rifts within AI safety advocacy over messaging strategy.
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