What is this substack about?
Psychological and cultural changes brought about by technology. Due to recent events, this is largely focused around AGI and human meaning.
The meta-theme of this is outlined in the first ever post I put on here, which is about how people deal with things that grow fast. This is also where the name of the substack comes from.
Where do I start?
Most popular posts are:
There’s a reasonable chance that you’re seriously running out of time - On the urgency of AI timelines
Someone else was in the room where it happened - On the self and the Other
AGI isnt for happy people - On ambition and technology
How to learn about people in art galleries and smoking areas - On power and life/death drives
What is The White Lotus for? - On media consumption
Those are all standalone and can be read in isolation.
Or just browse the archive, or by category on the homepage, and click on whatever looks interesting.
Who are you?
I’m a behavioural scientist, currently building AI agents to do behavioural research as my day job. I’ve worked with tech companies, brands and governments to help them understand people more.
Should I subscribe?
Yes, I think so.
Do you have paid subscriptions/content?
You can pay, and I am grateful to those that do, but you currently get nothing in return.
In that case, what’s a good way to support?
Sharing with one person would be much appreciated.
