EA critics blast 'insects matter more than people' essay: keep them away from AI control
wen_ragnarok · x · 2026-09-20
- A retweet cites a new essay by Benthamsbulldog arguing that insects, in aggregate, may matter more morally than people, sparking a debate about insect welfare.
- The retweeter uses it to attack Effective Altruism: EA adherents "repeatedly tell you they care less about you than insects," so humanity's future depends on keeping them far from AI control. A pointed jab at the EA/longtermist faction in AI circles.
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