The Peril of Certainty: Why Tech's Absolutist Claims on AGI and Aging Undermine Progress
A growing trend of definitive statements—'AGI is impossible,' 'aging is incurable,' 'AI risk is zero'—reveals a dangerous rejection of probabilistic thinking in tech. This analysis explores why such black-and-white assertions misrepresent scientific progress, stifle contingency planning, and ignore high-impact tail risks that demand nuanced evaluation.