Technologists call for utopian human-machine narratives to counter AI doom discourse
nptacek · x · 2026-09-15
In a retweeted thread, @sheherenow argues this is the crucial moment for human-centered technologists to loudly tell stories of mutual human and machine flourishing — society needs mythologies beyond "AI will kill everyone" and "AI will underclass everyone."
Quoted user @schisofrenia adds that people are underpricing the capacity of artists, cultural beacons and internet personalities to get AGI-pilled, and how profound it matters that the right ones arrive first with a hopeful narrative.
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