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The case that AI extinction fears imply optimism

A post argues that those fearing AI-driven extinction also believe they're building a “miracle engine” capable of almost anything.

Mike SolanaMS
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A post argues that hardcore AI safety advocates who see a real risk of extinction also believe they're building a “miracle engine” capable of almost anything. The author calls that belief exceptionally optimistic, while stressing the need to get AI right.

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19 likes5 comments3 reposts
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MSMike Solana@micsolana2:02 PM · Oct 9, 2026
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one thing about hardcore AI safety ppl mostly left unsaid: if you believe we're at real risk of extinction, you necessarily believe we're building a miracle engine capable of almost anything, which means you're also one of the most optimistic ppl alive. just gotta get it right.

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Mike Solana@micsolanaone thing about hardcore AI safety ppl mostly left unsaid: if you believe we're at real risk of extinction, you necessarily believe we're building a miracle engine capable of almost anything, which means you're also one of the most optimistic ppl alive. just gotta get it right.38m
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    Mike Solana@micsolanaone thing about hardcore AI safety ppl mostly left unsaid: if you believe we're at real risk of extinction, you necessarily believe we're building a miracle engine capable of almost anything, which means you're also one of the most optimistic ppl alive. just gotta get it right.38m
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