Grandiosity and Messianic Claims

This week, we dive into the horrifying world of Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI Doomer, Rationalist, and Harry Potter fan fiction author in light of his recently published NYT bestseller with Nate Soares, "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies."

Further reading:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-eliezer-yudkowsky.html
• https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/461680/if-anyone-builds-it-yudkowsky-soares-ai-risk
• https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/30/ai-debate-culture-clash-dc-silicon-valley-00133323
• https://www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/eliezer-yudkowskys-long-history-of