Effective altruism

Aug 20, 2026

Every Exponential Ends — Silicon Valley Forgot — Adam Becker

Adam Becker, author of *More Everything Forever*, challenges Silicon Valley's pervasive techno-utopian narratives, including the 2045 singularity, mind uploading, Mars colonization, and the AI apocalypse. Drawing on his physics background, Becker deconstructs the scientific flaws in these ideas, arguing that exponential growth always ends, space is inherently hostile, and current AI models are sophisticated "pocket calculators for language" rather than pathways to sentient AGI. He contends that these influential, evidence-free concepts are bankrolled by tech billionaires seeking a narrative of perpetual growth and serve to distract from pressing social and political problems. Becker advocates for serious engagement with social sciences, aggressive tech regulation, and wealth redistribution.

Jul 07, 2026

The AI Threat Almost No One Is Working On (with Benjamin Todd)

Benjamin Todd provides an updated career strategy for the AI era, explaining why 'follow your passion' is flawed and what truly builds fulfillment. He details the ABZ framework for planning under deep uncertainty and the 'moving bottleneck' concept to stay valuable as AI advances. The discussion highlights that a human-level digital worker quickly becomes superhuman and maps critical AI risks including power-seeking AI, extreme power concentration, and engineered pandemics, emphasizing that individual careers can be a powerful lever for good in these transformative times.