Regardless of whether this is true, it is still nothing more than an ad hominem. I would argue that the most passionate AI optimism and pessimism stems from a

Regardless of whether this is true, it is still nothing more than an ad hominem. I would argue that the most passionate AI optimism and pessimism stems from a conviction that it is an inevitable next step in evolution. Given the associated potency, it is hard to not take an extreme position with regard to it. The positions in between seem to be of the form "everything will stay largely the same, but with a bit more automation", which seems naive rather than level-headed, imho.