Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Generate transcriptA transcript unlocks clips, previews, and editing.831AI Optimism, AI PessimismPlus, a discussion of showtimesBenjamin WittesApr 01, 2026831ShareTranscriptWherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss the paradoxical effects of AI development on human society.Discussion about this videoCommentsRestacksRead With MeI read a lot of stuff. Think through documents with me as I read them, sometimes by myself, sometimes with friends.I read a lot of stuff. Think through documents with me as I read them, sometimes by myself, sometimes with friends.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeBenjamin WittesRecent EpisodesHolly's Little List11 hrs ago • Benjamin Wittes and Holly Berkley FletcherMeet TayaAug 13 • Benjamin WittesUpdatesAug 11 • Benjamin Wittes and Andrew SteeleNoDNI with Julia CurleeAug 7 • Benjamin Wittes, Julia Curlee, and Holly Berkley FletcherPrecedentAug 6 • Benjamin WittesGCF StrategyAug 5 • Benjamin Wittes and Anastasiia LapatinaClaude and the CyclopsAug 4 • Benjamin Wittes and Alicia WanlessCounting LawsAug 3 • Benjamin Wittes, Eve gaumond, and Holly Berkley Fletcher