Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/831AI 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 EpisodesLiberal Currents with Adam GurriSep 24 • Benjamin Wittes, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Adam GurriA Tour and a PilgrimageSep 23 • Benjamin Wittes, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Joel WoodwardI Do Not RepentSep 22 • Benjamin Wittes and Holly Berkley FletcherHow Russia Won with David CornSep 18 • Benjamin WittesBestiality in the FBI with Julia CurleeSep 17 • Benjamin Wittes, Alicia Wanless, Andrew Steele, and Julia CurleeNight Wolves with Emily HogeSep 16 • Benjamin Wittes, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Windsor MannStairs, Ballots, and Hair DyeSep 15 • Benjamin Wittes and Holly Berkley FletcherAI and SlugsSep 14 • Benjamin Wittes, Eve gaumond, and Holly Berkley Fletcher