Part 4/11:
Psychological and Sociological Roots of "Catastrophic Thinking"
Shapiro emphasizes that many fears around AGI—particularly fears of total dominance or destruction—are rooted in psychological responses to existential threats, often amplified by cultural storytelling. He draws parallels with fictional narratives like Ultron or Skynet, which serve as allegories of human fears: loss of control, betrayal by our creations, and potential annihilation.