Great essay. Though by the end I'm now convinced that the promises of AI are a new type of premillennialism, and that's frankly quite depressing. The overlaps in AI hype and premillannial hype are significant.

The favorite indulgence story I ever heard (not fact checked) was one rich dude bought indulgences to cover all past and future sins.

He then promptly stole his donation back.

This is my favorite essay I've read all year, not least of which because I coincidentally read it in a half painted room while procrastinating. Timely in more ways than expected. Thank you.

My favorite national park!