AI is "a shabby, boring and evil thing" – discuss

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Jul 12, 2025 17:19

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In this opinion piece, Paul Kingsnorth criticizes AI as "shabby, boring, and evil," arguing that it diminishes human creativity and meaning by automating thought and culture. He warns that widespread AI adoption could erode authentic human experience, raising concerns about the technology's impact on society and the future of human expression.

Article URL: https://paulkingsnorth.substack.com/p/news-and-views-52e Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44543449 Points: 3 # Comments: 2

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