When people say AI is inherently bad or inherently evil, that framing creates a problem right away. It turns a complex, evolving technology into something absolute and fixed, as if its value is already fully determined before we even look at how it is actually being used. That kind of thinking is a slippery slopeContinue reading ““AI Is Inherently Bad” Is a Slippery Claim, and the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Looks”
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I Will Defend AI, Because I Believe It Can Be Used Ethically
Right now, it has become increasingly common to attack artificial intelligence from every direction. Some criticisms are fair. Some are necessary. Some are thoughtful. Others are exaggerated, reactionary, or rooted in fear more than substance. But in a moment where it feels like almost nobody wants to say anything positive about AI, I will. IContinue reading “I Will Defend AI, Because I Believe It Can Be Used Ethically”
A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated
For a while, I made a political prediction about artificial intelligence that I genuinely thought would come true. I believed conservatives, who often embraced business expansion, rapid technological growth, and market-driven innovation, would remain strongly pro-AI. I also thought liberals, progressives, and leftists—many of whom raised early concerns about labor displacement, surveillance, corporate abuse, andContinue reading “A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated”
The Danger of Inflated Numbers, The Reality of Online Abuse, And Why Accuracy Still Matters
There are certain stories that immediately generate horror, anger, disgust, and fear the moment people hear about them. Stories involving abuse, exploitation, SA, coercion, predatory behavior, and online communities centered around harming others understandably trigger intense emotional reactions. They should. Some subjects deserve public outrage. Some topics deserve scrutiny. Some spaces deserve exposure and consequences.Continue reading “The Danger of Inflated Numbers, The Reality of Online Abuse, And Why Accuracy Still Matters”
The Gold Bug Fallacy: Debunking the Myth of Precious Metals as a Separate, Safe Haven Market
Gold bugs—those who fervently invest in gold and other precious metals, believing them to be an elusive and independent market, untethered from the stock market, fiat currencies, and the broader economy—often present their views as though precious metals exist in a vacuum. According to them, gold and other metals are the ultimate safe haven, immuneContinue reading “The Gold Bug Fallacy: Debunking the Myth of Precious Metals as a Separate, Safe Haven Market”
In Defense of Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Leftist, Progressive, and Personal Reckoning in 2026
I’m going to be painfully, unapologetically honest here, probably more honest than I’ve ever been publicly about this particular topic, and I already know some people are going to be pissed. Some folks are going to feel disappointed. Some are going to accuse me of selling out, of being naive, of being complicit, of beingContinue reading “In Defense of Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Leftist, Progressive, and Personal Reckoning in 2026”
The Progressive Case for AI: Beyond Fear and Mockery
Artificial intelligence has become a central topic of cultural, economic, and political discourse in the twenty-first century, often surrounded by polarized narratives. On one hand, the corporate and techno-optimist perspective frames AI as a miraculous solution to efficiency, productivity, and innovation. On the other hand, there exists a prevalent fear-driven narrative, particularly among leftists andContinue reading “The Progressive Case for AI: Beyond Fear and Mockery”
AI Is Here to Stay — So Learn It
Whether you like it or hate it, AI is here to stay. And if you hate it — and I mean really hate it — you’ve got two choices: you can complain about it, or you can learn how to use it. You can learn how it works, how it’s built, what drives it. BecauseContinue reading “AI Is Here to Stay — So Learn It”
AI as Sauron? Debunking the Fearmongering Around ChatGPT and the Adam Raine Tragedy
In recent weeks, the tragic death of Adam Raine has sparked intense debate, with some voices rushing to place blame on artificial intelligence. Headlines proclaim that ChatGPT “helped” him, painting AI as a manipulative mastermind — a digital Sauron whispering dark instructions into the ears of a teenager. Let’s be clear: Adam Raine’s death isContinue reading “AI as Sauron? Debunking the Fearmongering Around ChatGPT and the Adam Raine Tragedy”
The Dangers of Anti-AI Fear-Mongering and the Potential Fallout of AI Bans
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most significant technological developments of the 21st century, with the potential to revolutionize industries, enhance human capabilities, and tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. However, a growing movement of fear-mongering, particularly from various political and social groups, has sought to stoke anxiety and opposition againstContinue reading “The Dangers of Anti-AI Fear-Mongering and the Potential Fallout of AI Bans”