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Claim Text: Those who think the technology is progressing too quickly outnumber those who believe it is moving too slowly by more than 30 to 1.
Simplified Text: Individuals who believe AI technology is progressing too quickly outnumber those who think it is moving too slowly by more than 30 to 1.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: AI Public Opinion Polling
UUID: 45e86f7e-9e54-4298-9515-71c3404b7702
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: 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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