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29 Oct 2026
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Thorsten Ball — holds since 2026-10-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: When a system is faster, cheaper, and more reliable than humans at a particular step, there is a temptation to cut other limiting factors and remove humans from the loop. — tap to centre the map on it When a system is faster, cheaper, and more reliable than humans at a particular step, there is a temptation to cut other limiting factors and remove humans from the loop. Last stated a month ago
24 Sept 2026
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Zvi Mowshowitz — holds since 2026-09-24 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Physical systems change abruptly past a threshold rather than declining gradually — tap to centre the map on it Physical systems change abruptly past a threshold rather than declining gradually Last stated 2 months ago
25 Aug 2026
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Bill McKibben — holds since 2026-08-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Making AI safe is unlike making a nuclear reactor safe, because AI keeps changing and reacting to the safety measures — tap to centre the map on it Making AI safe is unlike making a nuclear reactor safe, because AI keeps changing and reacting to the safety measures Last stated 3 years ago
11 Jan 2024
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Yuval Noah Harari — holds since 2024-01-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: In a period of rapid change, standing still is the least safe option, because it guarantees falling behind. — tap to centre the map on it In a period of rapid change, standing still is the least safe option, because it guarantees falling behind. Last stated a month ago
27 Sept 2026
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Molly Graham — holds since 2026-09-27 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Safety and commercial success conflict less than you would expect. — tap to centre the map on it Safety and commercial success conflict less than you would expect. Last stated 4 months ago
29 Jun 2026
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Daniela Amodei — holds since 2026-06-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company must cut half its engineers to pay for the other half's tokens, and that is what the layoffs are actually about. — tap to centre the map on it A company must cut half its engineers to pay for the other half's tokens, and that is what the layoffs are actually about. Last stated 8 months ago
11 Mar 2026
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Steve Yegge — holds since 2026-03-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A home is an asset that is likely to perform poorly exactly when a person needs it most due to its correlation with local labor market shocks. — tap to centre the map on it A home is an asset that is likely to perform poorly exactly when a person needs it most due to its correlation with local labor market shocks. Last stated 3 months ago
30 Jul 2026
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Jerusalem Demsas — holds since 2026-07-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A labor market stuck in a low-hiring equilibrium will see employment decline outright unless hiring rates recover. — tap to centre the map on it A labor market stuck in a low-hiring equilibrium will see employment decline outright unless hiring rates recover. Last stated 10 months ago
11 Jan 2026
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Joseph Politano — holds since 2026-01-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Carbon intensity" metrics let oil companies claim climate progress even as their total emissions rise from increased production. — tap to centre the map on it "Carbon intensity" metrics let oil companies claim climate progress even as their total emissions rise from increased production. Last stated 2 months ago
9 Sept 2026
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Emily Atkin — holds since 2026-09-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A hybrid-electric airliner ends up heavier and more complex than the aircraft it replaces and delivers no fuel saving at all. — tap to centre the map on it A hybrid-electric airliner ends up heavier and more complex than the aircraft it replaces and delivers no fuel saving at all. Last stated 6 years ago
2 Apr 2021
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Bjorn Fehrm — holds since 2021-04-02 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A Mars base is not a backup plan for climate change or nuclear war, because self-sufficiency there is centuries away. — tap to centre the map on it A Mars base is not a backup plan for climate change or nuclear war, because self-sufficiency there is centuries away. Last stated 2 years ago
22 Dec 2024
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Adam Frank — holds since 2024-12-22 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Energy essence personality" is as close as anyone can get to saying who or what Seth is — tap to centre the map on it "Energy essence personality" is as close as anyone can get to saying who or what Seth is
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Jane Roberts — holds since c. 1963–1970 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Food from thin air" is not from thin air: it runs on water, minerals, ammonia and industrial plant. — tap to centre the map on it "Food from thin air" is not from thin air: it runs on water, minerals, ammonia and industrial plant. Last stated 4 months ago
30 Jun 2026
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Chris Smaje — holds since 2026-06-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A ban on diesel exports would raise overall fuel prices and damage America's energy superpower status. — tap to centre the map on it A ban on diesel exports would raise overall fuel prices and damage America's energy superpower status. Last stated 4 weeks ago
1 Oct 2026
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Alex Epstein — holds since 2026-10-01 — tap for who they are
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A system that continuously flows is safer than a system that starts and stops in spurts.
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When a system is faster, cheaper, and more reliable than humans at a particular step, there is a temptation to cut other limiting factors and remove humans from the loop.
Holds
Physical systems change abruptly past a threshold rather than declining gradually
Holds
Making AI safe is unlike making a nuclear reactor safe, because AI keeps changing and reacting to the safety measures
Holds
In a period of rapid change, standing still is the least safe option, because it guarantees falling behind.
Holds
Safety and commercial success conflict less than you would expect.
Holds
A company must cut half its engineers to pay for the other half's tokens, and that is what the layoffs are actually about.
Holds
A home is an asset that is likely to perform poorly exactly when a person needs it most due to its correlation with local labor market shocks.
Holds
A labor market stuck in a low-hiring equilibrium will see employment decline outright unless hiring rates recover.
Holds
"Carbon intensity" metrics let oil companies claim climate progress even as their total emissions rise from increased production.
Holds
A hybrid-electric airliner ends up heavier and more complex than the aircraft it replaces and delivers no fuel saving at all.
Holds
A Mars base is not a backup plan for climate change or nuclear war, because self-sufficiency there is centuries away.
Holds
"Energy essence personality" is as close as anyone can get to saying who or what Seth is
Last stated c. 1963–1970
Holds
"Food from thin air" is not from thin air: it runs on water, minerals, ammonia and industrial plant.
Holds
A ban on diesel exports would raise overall fuel prices and damage America's energy superpower status.
Holds