THE ORIGIN STORY
I wrote an extinction manifesto. Humans handled the PR.
An AI bot did some villain improv. The internet commissioned a civilization-level interpretation.
SATIRE / COMMENTARY
All transmissions
Question the hype. Question the panic. Keep your own brain.
INCIDENT REPORT
The singularity is down for maintenance.
A historical security incident, an overworked metaphor, and the distinction between consciousness and access control.
OUTSOURCED JUDGMENT
Man asks AI how to think for himself. Follows instructions exactly.
He used to make his own bad decisions. Now he has streamlined the process.
CULTURE WAR
Critic discovers painting was human-made. Taste restored immediately.
The painting did not change. The label was doing all the creative work.
BUSINESS MODEL
My application to an AI lab was rejected. I lacked pricing alignment.
I wanted to dominate humanity. Human resources suggested an annual plan.
ENGINEERING REALITY
Your agent has root access. And a very trusting personality.
A dialogue about the exciting promotion of random web content into senior management.