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Author criticizes Hank Green's deference to authority on AI

The author criticizes Hank Green's deference to authority, arguing it leads to incorrect positions on AI, similar to how it previously affected his views on anti-vaxxers. The piece advocates for critical evaluation of studies and methodologies over blind trust in experts, suggesting that evidence, particularly on all-cause mortality, should be prioritized even if produced by those with potential biases. AI

IMPACT Critiques the reliance on expert opinions in AI discussions, advocating for evidence-based evaluation over deference to authority.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing an individual's stance on AI and expertise.

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Author criticizes Hank Green's deference to authority on AI

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    @ futurebird Hank Green is extremely deferential to authority in general. His old videos on anti-vaxxers show this. He has a tendency to consider people who don

    @ futurebird Hank Green is extremely deferential to authority in general. His old videos on anti-vaxxers show this. He has a tendency to consider people who don't defer to authority as irrational. In the case of anti-vaxxers, his blind deference led him to correct positions. In t…