Ramez: my p(doom) is very low, but AI safety debates need more good faith
geoffreyirving · x · 2026-09-20
Ramez Naam says the EAs he knows are generally lovely, smart, and thoughtful. He holds a very low p(doom), knows many people whose estimates are far higher, and believes each is sincere. As AI safety debates grow heated, he urges assuming good faith on all sides.
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