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Six months ago, the A.I. entrepreneur Matt Shumer published his own viral warning called “Something Big Is Happening,” which began, “Think back to February 2020.”
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In March 2026, AI entrepreneur Matt Shumer published a viral warning titled “Something Big Is Happening,” which started by referencing February 2020.
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{
    "date": "2026-03-01",
    "person": "Matt Shumer",
    "publication_title": "Something Big Is Happening"
}
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Artificial Intelligence Publication
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September 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM (1 week ago)

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The Problem With Apocalyptic Thinking
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/magazine/why-we-cant-stop-predicting-the-apocalypse.html

This article explores the pervasive feeling of impending apocalypse, from climate change to AI, and questions whether our fears of exponential growth are always accurate. It examines how these anxieties shape our perception of solutions and progress.

Apocalyptic Thinking Artificial Intelligence Climate Change COVID-19 Societal Fears Exponential Growth Technology

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