Philosopher warns: negativity bias is warping how we model AI's real risks
sebkrier · x · 2026-10-29
Philosopher Dan Williams argues that highlighting negativity bias in media and public opinion doesn't mean there's nothing to worry about — the real danger is an information environment so warped by alarmism and neuroticism that we fail to form an accurate model of the actual problems, risks, and opportunities we face.
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