Blocked and Reported BONUS: The Last Invention
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Oct 5, 2025 Andy Mills, a seasoned podcaster and journalist behind the Longview project, dives deep into the provocative world of AI debates. He reveals alarming insights from a tip about a possible Silicon Valley plot to use AI for governmental purposes. The conversation explores the radical ideas of 'accelerationists,' who believe AI could fundamentally reshape society. Mills also discusses the very real threats posed by artificial general intelligence, including fears of a superintelligent AI and the ethical dilemmas of its development.
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Contextual, Longform Reporting
- Longview aims to produce durable reporting that explains how we got here and where we might go next.
- The series situates AI debates in historical and societal context rather than daily news cycles.
Tip Led To Bigger Reality
- A tip about a 'slow motion coup' led the reporter into a deeper story about accelerationist beliefs.
- Investigative reporting revealed a broader faction seeking systemic change via AI beyond government roles.
Accelerationists' Big Promise
- Accelerationists publicly argue AI will bring unprecedented abundance and solve grand problems.
- They see AGI as a hinge invention that could reshape lifespan, energy, and civilization.
