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That's what was so strange with EA and rationalist movements. A highly theoretical model that AGI could wipe us all out vs the very real issue of global warming and pretty much all emphasis was on AGI.


Agi is a lot more fun to worry about and asks a lot less of you. Sort of like advocating for the "unborn" vs veterans/homeless/addicts.




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