dhh argues p(abundance) deserves more attention than p(doom), backed by Martin Casado
Kyrannio · x · 2026-09-15
dhh (Ruby on Rails creator) argues that while p(doom) dominates headlines, the far more likely scenario — and the one deserving far more engagement — is p(abundance): AI driving broad prosperity. a16z partner Martin Casado amplified it with "Yes please.", crystallizing the ongoing accelerationist-vs-doomer debate in AI circles.
Related event: dhh Calls for Focusing on p(abundance) Over p(doom), Backed by Musk(4 posts)→
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