Living psychologically in the slow world even while believing in short AI timelines is morally and personally justified because: (1) it reduces psychological distress without changing actual work impact, (2) it preserves ability to relate emotionally to others' futures and projects, and (3) it hedges against timeline errors given deep uncertainty.

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Speaker

Sarah Hastings Woodhouse

Evidence Quote

I think that's actually fine. Like I don't think you have to live in accordance with your intellectual beliefs all the time if that's like not actually the most healthy thing for you.

Source

AI Timelines and Human Psychology (with Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse)Future of Life Institute
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:16:09 AM

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