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Yampolsky begins with the idea that humanity's denial of mortality parallels our avoidance of acknowledging the risks presented by AI. He posits that while AI has the potential to be an existential threat, society often responds to concerns with trivial worries—like job fears—rather than understanding the underlying global risks AI may pose.
He draws a comparison to humanity’s general apathy toward aging. Despite scientific advancements that could mitigate aging, wealth and resources are often not allocated to such existential concerns. Governments and the elite seem reluctant to allocate resources that could avert terminal crises, hinting at a broader cognitive bias where existential threats from AI are downplayed.