At least the fear of a world destroying AI is based upon a real and rational risk. The toxicity of interstellar space is so extreme and the distances so vast th

At least the fear of a world destroying AI is based upon a real and rational risk. The toxicity of interstellar space is so extreme and the distances so vast that the energy needed to travel is basically unrealistic for most advanced civilizations. At least AI is a rational risk and people are facing rational fears.