LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Christian homeschoolers in the year 3000” by Buck
Sep 19, 2025
The discussion dives into how AI could dramatically accelerate cultural shifts, making outside influences more dangerous. Buck suggests that while homeschooling and curated environments may offer temporary solace, they can't completely shield children from evolving societal norms. He explores the potential for AI to create tailored, isolation-friendly educational content that might last for generations. Ultimately, the conversation raises concerns about how these developments could impact family dynamics and the future of community values.
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AI Creates Opposing Cultural Forces
- AI will both accelerate cultural change and make isolation easier at the same time.
- That creates a novel tension where people must choose unprecedentedly how much to insulate themselves.
Analysis By Swerving Around Obstacles
- The author analyzes a scary scenario by explicitly ruling out several catastrophic failure modes.
- This 'swerve around obstacles' method isolates the social dynamics worth studying even if worst-case failures don't occur.
The Outside World Becomes Predatory
- AI-produced media and personalization will make outside exposure more manipulative and faster-moving.
- Every interaction and piece of media could be optimized to hijack values in ways parents rightly find scary.