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Douglas Rushkoff explores planning for an AI-induced apocalypse

Guardian article by Douglas Rushkoff on Silicon Valley fearing human extinction at the hands of AI, and prepping in advance for destruction.
Read Douglas Rushkoff’s 2022 Guardian article

TASK: As you read, consider:

  • What does this tell you about Silicon Valley’s existential fears regarding AI? 
  • Do you think these fears are founded or unfounded?
  • How did this article make you feel? Is this optimistic or pessimistic?

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