Pessimism about AI grows and instigates apocalypse fears without data basis
The article discusses the growing public pessimism regarding artificial intelligence and the fear of a catastrophic future, despite the lack of data supporting these apocalyptic scenarios.
End of the World Series and Post-Apocalyptic Shows Expected in 2026
Increasing interest in end-of-the-world and post-apocalyptic series reflects contemporary human fears about environmental collapse, wars, and societal breakdown.
Return of Apocalypse Fear: We Can't Escape It
The article discusses the resurgence of apocalyptic fears in society and questions whether our current thinking is equipped to handle the historical moment we are experiencing, referencing a play by Thornton Wilder that deals with a family's repeated encounters with disasters.
The AI Apocalypse Already Has a Date, 2027. Don’t Worry, It's a Hoax, but the Real Risks are Different
The article discusses the recent online buzz about the so-called '2027 paper', a viral hoax related to fears of an AI apocalypse, highlighting that it is not a legitimate scientific study and pointing out that the real dangers are different from these sensational claims.