Pluralistic: AI solipsists and AI cynics (24 Jul 2026)

The blog post critiques the current AI investment landscape, arguing that while AI technology itself isn't exceptional, the speculative bubble surrounding it is extraordinarily dangerous. The author discusses how investors, driven by a mix of solipsism and the belief others share this mindset, continue to pour money into AI despite its potential for job displacement and economic destabilization. Additionally, the post highlights the negative societal impacts stemming from the misguided rush to adopt AI solutions, calling it a toxic economic pathology.