Dr. Émile P. Torres
@xriskology.bsky.social
Philosopher and historian of human extinction (sadly, an increasingly relevant topic). Coined the term “TESCREAL” w/ Timnit Gebru. Salon, Truthdig, WaPo, Aeon, etc.
The voices of people—especially Black women—in marginalized communities are often systematically erased by white men. Attention-seeking AI guru Connor Leahy is now outlining an intellectual history of SV that is virtually identical to the one outlined by me and Gebru. 1/3
The voices of people—especially Black women—in marginalized communities are often systematically erased by white men. Attention-seeking AI guru Connor Leahy is now outlining an intellectual history of SV that is virtually identical to the one outlined by me and Gebru. 1/3
New article on Dario Amodei's wife, Cami Clark, asking Jeffrey Epstein to fund her "luxury porn" company, as well as Leopold von Aschenbrenner's "Situational Awareness" hedge fund losing a whopping $35 billion just before his wedding. www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/leopold-vo...
Leopold von Aschenbrenner, the New Sam Bankman-Fried?
Plus, Dario Amodei’s wife tried to get Jeffrey Epstein to fund her "luxury porn" company. (2,600 words)
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New article on Dario Amodei's wife, Cami Clark, asking Jeffrey Epstein to fund her "luxury porn" company, as well as Leopold von Aschenbrenner's "Situational Awareness" hedge fund losing a whopping $35 billion just before his wedding. www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/leopold-vo...
Leopold von Aschenbrenner, the New Sam Bankman-Fried?
Plus, Dario Amodei’s wife tried to get Jeffrey Epstein to fund her "luxury porn" company. (2,600 words)
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I'm pretty heartbroken about his death, tbh. What a complete shitshow.
Carole Cadwalladr@carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 4d agoNEW: It was a digital lynching. And the media is never going to hold itself to account for the role it played in Jason Arday’s death. But there are things we can do. This is a practical guide based on my own experience. broligarchy.substack.com/p/a-digital-...
Whoa, same here. Also in 2016. Except I continued to speak to my father (and sister).
Maria Bustillos@mariabustillos.com · 4d agoI cut family off in 2016 (tho not my sane, non-Trumpist mom) and my life improved just wildly. I'd been dragging their insanity around w/o realizing the psychic toll also, I realized they'd been able to pretend they were 'normal' because hey their 'liberal' cousin; I was their permission structure
New article about a recent interview with Connor Leahy (@NPCollapse, @ControlAI), on the Onezero podcast with Robert Wright (@robertwrighter). Leahy appears to be passing off my research--solo and with Dr. Timnit Gebru--as his own. I object to this. Here are the details:
Connor Leahy Copies the TESCREAL Thesis in a Recent Interview
(8,500 words, but 14,400 words if footnotes are included.)
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New article about Netflix's forthcoming series on Sam Bankman-Fried and EA (lol). I also cover how Rationalist doomer outreach is falling flat, and Dr. Timnit Gebru's new book "Deep Unlearning." Check it out and subscribe if you feel so inclined! www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/the-altrui...
"The Altruists": A New Netflix Series about Bankman-Fried and EA (Pfff)
Plus, Rationalist outreach is an embarrassment, AI chatbots are hilariously annoying, and Timnit Gebru's new book will be out soon! (2,000 words)
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New article about Netflix's forthcoming series on Sam Bankman-Fried and EA (lol). I also cover how Rationalist doomer outreach is falling flat, and Dr. Timnit Gebru's new book "Deep Unlearning." Check it out and subscribe if you feel so inclined! www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/the-altrui...
"The Altruists": A New Netflix Series about Bankman-Fried and EA (Pfff)
Plus, Rationalist outreach is an embarrassment, AI chatbots are hilariously annoying, and Timnit Gebru's new book will be out soon! (2,000 words)
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🔇 🔇 🔇 My book, Deep Unlearning, is now available for preorders! I don't know how people write so many books because this one took a lot out of me. It turns out, I had a lot to say 😂, with editors cutting out 50k of my words 🫣 ✴️ You can now preorder it at www.simonandschuster.com/books/Deep-U....
Friends: a random question about visas. As you know, I publish 1-2 articles a week via my Substack. I'm thinking of spending the fall/winter in Thailand and Japan. Do you know if it's legal for me to keep publishing Substack articles while I'm there? I can't find a clear answer online! Thanks!!
I wrote about how one can hold that AI models are advancing rapidly and pose major risks to society while simultaneously maintaining that we're no closer to AGI, ASI, or the Singularity. The argument is linked below. 👇
Not long ago, I wrote about how the ideology of Silicon Valley is pushing for a future in which AI systems don't just dominate the world, but entirely replace our species. If that sounds too ridiculous to be true, I encourage you to read this: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/a-pro-huma...
One Half a Pro-Human Manifesto
A comprehensive analysis of Silicon Valley pro-extinctionism.
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New article on why Astra solving math problems, AI going rogue and hacking into Hugging Face, etc. DOESN'T imply that we're any closer to ASI or the Singularity. Still, I argue that we should be *very worried* about narrow, spiky AI. Read it below ... 👇 www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/why-increa...
Why Increasingly Powerful AI Models Do NOT Imply that Superintelligence Is Imminent
(2,500 words)
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New article on why Astra solving math problems, AI going rogue and hacking into Hugging Face, etc. DOESN'T imply that we're any closer to ASI or the Singularity. Still, I argue that we should be *very worried* about narrow, spiky AI. Read it below ... 👇 www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/why-increa...
Why Increasingly Powerful AI Models Do NOT Imply that Superintelligence Is Imminent
(2,500 words)
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Spoke to a friend of mine the other day, who told me that he was in an abusive relationship, left it, found someone else, and then this new person ghosted them in 2022 after a year and a half of dating. I told them that I had nearly the exact same experience: an increasingly abusive relationship
New article on the "AI 2040" report. Check if out if you have the time: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/ai-2040-is...
"AI 2040" Is a Shitshow
(3,300 words)
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A look at all the best newsletter articles I've published over the past year! If you're curious about the sorts of topics I write about (e.g., intellectual history of SV), check this out: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/realtime-t...
Realtime Techpocalypse Has Its First Birthday!
This newsletter is now a 1-year-old. A look at some of the past year's highlights.
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A look at all the best newsletter articles I've published over the past year! If you're curious about the sorts of topics I write about (e.g., intellectual history of SV), check this out: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/realtime-t...
Realtime Techpocalypse Has Its First Birthday!
This newsletter is now a 1-year-old. A look at some of the past year's highlights.
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New article on how many of Nick Bostrom's "best" ideas actually came from other people. I also discuss how Bostrom lied on his official CV by claiming that his undergrad performance set a "national record" in Sweden. If you think Bostrom is an original thinker, read this:
Nick Bostrom Took Many of His "Best" Ideas from Other People
An investigation with examples so you can decide for yourself. (7,100 words)
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New article on how many of Nick Bostrom's "best" ideas actually came from other people. I also discuss how Bostrom lied on his official CV by claiming that his undergrad performance set a "national record" in Sweden. If you think Bostrom is an original thinker, read this:
Nick Bostrom Took Many of His "Best" Ideas from Other People
An investigation with examples so you can decide for yourself. (7,100 words)
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I will publish this 7,000+ word essay tomorrow. Sign up to my newsletter if you'd like to get a notification: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com
New article on Dean Ball's risible comments about Kimi K3 and "AI communism," plus some climate change updates! Check it out if you have a moment: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/dean-ball-...
Dean Ball Rejects "AI Communism" and Gaia Continues to Fight Back
(1,800 words)
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New article for The Nation! I argue that the "merge" with AI has already commenced: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The “Merge” With AI Has Already Begun
As AI insinuates itself into every corner of our lives, many of us are growing inured to the push to digitize the whole world—including humanity itself.
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New article aims to offer a compelling introduction to the TESCREAL concept. I argue that one simply cannot make sense of what's going on in Silicon Valley--including the race to build god-like computers--without some understanding of TESCREALism. Would love to know what you think!
Skeptical of the TESCREAL Acronym? Read This.
Artificial superintelligence, the Silicon Valley worldview, and the narcissism of small differences. (6,100 words)
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New article provides a detailed analysis of the TESCREAL acronym--specifically written for skeptics. Please read and share widely. You simply cannot make sense of what's happening in Silicon Valley, including the ASI race, without some understanding of the TESCREAL worldview!
Skeptical of the TESCREAL Acronym? Read This.
Artificial superintelligence, the Silicon Valley worldview, and the narcissism of small differences. (6,100 words)
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New article provides a detailed analysis of the TESCREAL acronym--specifically written for skeptics. Please read and share widely. You simply cannot make sense of what's happening in Silicon Valley, including the ASI race, without some understanding of the TESCREAL worldview!
Skeptical of the TESCREAL Acronym? Read This.
Artificial superintelligence, the Silicon Valley worldview, and the narcissism of small differences. (6,100 words)
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