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Irrespective of the accuracy of the beliefs themselves, it's remarkable how in many cases, the behaviours and emotionally charged narrative about AI appears to be filling some sort of "purpose" or religion shaped void in some people, whether pro or anti. You can tell that if it wasn't AI it would easily be something else rather to feel maximally anxious/hyped about - there's a clear psychological appetite for grand, totalizing narratives. Of course that's not necessarily always a bad thing either, but I think it's worth acknowledging.

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