Critics blast LW/EA p(doom) culture: thousands reportedly consumed by AI doomerism
banteg · x · 2026-09-18
- A circulating thread criticizes the LessWrong/EA community, claiming thousands of people have their every waking thought dominated by p(doom) thinking.
- The author calls for understanding the phenomenon and "building bridges for them to escape & heal" — the latest round in ongoing drama over AI-doomer subculture.
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