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Margaret Anna Alice's avatar

It is a delight to see you here, Tessa, and thank you for this fun and provocative roundup! I love Jeff’s tip of reading this in your Russian accent 😹

I, too, have mused about the motives of philanthropaths (https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/anatomy-of-a-philanthropath-dreams), and I have come to similar conclusions as you. I do believe many have convinced themselves they are saving the planet from civilization, but as you said, whatever perverse lies they tell themselves, they nevertheless remain a cataclysmic threat to the continued existence of our species. We’re witnessing a showdown between humanity and hubris, and hubris always, eventually, falls.

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GoodGrief-239's avatar

Come to think of it, doctors are already AI, they don’t use a brain, they are programmed by drug companies and insurance. Wow!

Great article. Took a little longer to read today with the Russian accent, but well worth it! Thanks for your contribution Tessa.

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