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Rational Optimist Podcast

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Say no to fearmongering and join us every Friday for the Rational Optimist Podcast. You'll discover incredible things happening that everyone should know but most people don't... from the revival of supersonic flight and nuclear power, to the revolution in biotech now underway. You'll also get authentic opinions on today's headlines from the perspective of two guys (Stephen McBride and Dan Steinhart) who unapologetically love humanity, technology, capitalism, and prosperity.
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Why the AI Panic is a Lie (And It's a Good Thing)

Wed Feb 04 2026

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Is the panic over AI justified, or is it just the latest verse in a song we've been singing for centuries?  In this episode, Pessimists Archive founder Louis Anslow argues that the current hysteria isn't about safety - it's about power. We explore Louis's "Seven Deadly Cynics" framework - identifying the specific groups (from politicians to protectionists) that have historically tried to ban everything from coffee and bicycles to the Walkman. We dive into why the ruling class always fears progress, why the "War of the Worlds" panic was a media hoax, and why understanding this history is the ultimate weapon for Rational Optimists today.

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Is the panic over AI justified, or is it just the latest verse in a song we've been singing for centuries?  In this episode, Pessimists Archive founder Louis Anslow argues that the current hysteria isn't about safety - it's about power. We explore Louis's "Seven Deadly Cynics" framework - identifying the specific groups (from politicians to protectionists) that have historically tried to ban everything from coffee and bicycles to the Walkman. We dive into why the ruling class always fears progress, why the "War of the Worlds" panic was a media hoax, and why understanding this history is the ultimate weapon for Rational Optimists today.

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Say no to fearmongering and join us every Friday for the Rational Optimist Podcast. You'll discover incredible things happening that everyone should know but most people don't... from the revival of supersonic flight and nuclear power, to the revolution in biotech now underway. You'll also get authentic opinions on today's headlines from the perspective of two guys (Stephen McBride and Dan Steinhart) who unapologetically love humanity, technology, capitalism, and prosperity.

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