Philosopher Carissa Veliz: worry helps prepare for the future, catastrophism paralyzes
CarissaVeliz · x · 2026-10-17
Philosopher Carissa Veliz made an impact at the CREO forum in Spain discussing AI risk. The poster summarizes her stance: concern about the future helps us prepare, while catastrophism is paralyzing — and the clearest minds don't buy the claim that AI will exterminate humanity.
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