I think it is because it is generally viewed as futile, in the grand scheme. That preppers tend not to be social butterflies (me included!) does not help either

I think it is because it is generally viewed as futile, in the grand scheme. That preppers tend not to be social butterflies (me included!) does not help either. I personally disagree with that view. I think that post-collapse longevity is going to depend on small communities, or tribes, if you will. It behooves the smart prepper to cultivate relationships now and a good way to do that is by doing good for society. And I'd argue that OpenAI believes it is working to strengthen civil society. I don't know whether I agree with them or not, but I do believe that AI is just at the beginning of changing our society in truly staggering ways that cannot be undone. I am beginning to wonder if we'll have a "21st Century Amish" where people choose to live in <=2000s technology.