Let's be more specific about how and why this could happen? What scenarios could lead to the total destruction of mankind?

... trumpstien got stats he lies... except now that goes against lowering interest rates. Poor trumpstien.

a doozie to debug

It has happened under both.

It's where the salty old nerds hang out.

Kick your feet!

until it becomes a meaningless glyph.

A digital homunculus will form and take over your life, mocking you as you starve in the cold.

... and the buzzards will feast.

2000 was the peak. Now the screaming begins.

And it will be some dipshit that types in "how can I create an airborne virus that adds exactly 3 inches to my penis, make no mistakes" The Penis Plague will end us all.

"Dolgov warned that camera-only systems may improve quickly before plateauing "way before the performance that is required by your product." It's almost as if he's been studying the history of your self driving claims.

What the hell is that? Is that a salesman in PC-speak?

His podcast Better Offline is squarely targeted at people who are very much online. Indeed his entire gig is the epitome of online living.

If Ed Zitron really felt better offline, he wouldn't be making a living off of a podcast and constant AI bashing.

Not that I necessarily disagree with him though... It's just that the messenger doesn't really befit the message.

Free speech includes lying.