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Sara Goudarzi in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (Sept. 30, 2026) argues there is no clear path from today's AI systems to superintelligence, and no basis for calculating the probability of doom — and that doom narratives serve large AI companies.
Joe Procopio argues that "vibe coding"—letting AI write code without real understanding—is sliding into production disasters worth naming differently.
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A free academic paper examining whether effective altruism's focus on individual giving overlooks institutional and political change as the larger lever.
Why I recommend it: Useful counterweight if you have read the pro-EA material — it argues the case from inside academic philosophy rather than online debate.
A design research project questioning the speed and scale assumptions built into AI products.
Why I recommend it: Useful vocabulary if the AI conversation around you is all about going faster.
Essay arguing that generative AI raises the floor of output while flattening what makes work distinctive.
Why I recommend it: A good counterweight if you are tempted to let AI write everything in your search. Polished is not the same as memorable.
