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Cognitive Revolution · November 12, 2025 · 65m
Building a Positive Vision for the AI Era
A crossover episode exploring the neglected question of what a positive AI future looks like, arguing that the AI safety community focuses too much on risk and not enough on building a compelling vision.
Canon
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Labenz argues that AI safety researchers derive meaning from the gravity of their responsibility, but this can become a trap if doomism becomes identity rather than motivation.
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Every AI safety milestone achieved reveals new concerns, creating a treadmill where the community never feels safe enough. This mirrors the hedonic treadmill at the civilizational level.