davidad: STEM hobbyists should let go of the frontier, not defend it
davidad · x · 2026-10-29
AI safety researcher davidad argues that people who love hands-on STEM work will be better off letting go of the automated frontier than defending it—obsolete technical work arguably makes an even more enjoyable hobby for those with wealth and free time.
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