Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast Little Echo
Dec 8, 2025
Zvi opens with reflections from a solstice gathering, discussing the looming existential risks of advanced AI. He invites listeners to participate in a collective singing experience while sharing stories of resilience. Personal anecdotes showcase his balancing act between family joy and work commitments. Amidst the chaos of daily events and policy decisions, Zvi emphasizes the necessity of persistence in the face of overwhelming odds, concluding with a powerful message of hope and determination to keep fighting.
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Defiant Echo At Berkeley Solstice
- Zvi Moshowitz recounts hearing an echo of the phrase "I believe that we will win" during a 2025 Berkeley solstice event.
- The line contrasted with the event's gloom about advanced AI possibly ending humanity, creating a defiant refrain.
Rituals Build Resilience
- Zvi highlights singing and shared ritual as tools to face despair and maintain community cohesion.
- He urges listeners to participate, even if they disagree, because the practice builds resilience and understanding.
Personal Tradeoffs Between Joy And Duty
- Zvi describes his loving family life and the competing pull of meaningful daily pleasures versus duty.
- He admits he repeatedly returns to his computer to confront an accelerating avalanche of events and information.