Not every post is addressed at everyone. This post (and others like Death With Dignity) is mostly for those who already believe the world is likely ending. For others, there are far more suitable resources, whether on LW, as books (incl. Yudkowsky’s and Soares’ recent If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies), or as podcasts.
Though re:
I could be convinced we’re in serious danger. I could even be convinced the odds are bad. But I need to believe those odds can move: that the right decisions, policies, and technical work can shift them. A fixed 99% doesn’t call me to action; it calls me to make peace. And I’m not ready to make peace yet.
Yudkowsky argues against using the concept of “p(doom)” for reasons like this. See this post.
Not every post is addressed at everyone. This post (and others like Death With Dignity) is mostly for those who already believe the world is likely ending. For others, there are far more suitable resources, whether on LW, as books (incl. Yudkowsky’s and Soares’ recent If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies), or as podcasts.
Though re:
Yudkowsky argues against using the concept of “p(doom)” for reasons like this. See this post.