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Wittgenstein’s Apocalypse

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Started March 25, 2026

Wittgenstein’s Apocalypse “It isn’t absurd,” the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein wrote in 1947, “to believe that the age of science and technology is the beginning of the end for humanity.” The proposition is looking less absurd by the day: AI may eventually turn on us; industrialization has turned the planet against us; social media is turning us against each other; and nuclear weapons linger just offstage, waiting for another turn. What Wittgenstein—and the many other Romantically inclined ...

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Wittgenstein’s Apocalypse

Commonweal (United States) | Mar 24, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
Technological advancements, including AI, have the potential to solve pressing global issues rather than destroy humanity.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
Social media's divisive nature is a critical issue that could lead to societal collapse if not addressed promptly.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
While concerns about AI and nuclear weapons are valid, they should not overshadow the benefits technology brings to society.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
The rise of AI poses a legitimate threat to humanity, as it could surpass human control and lead to unforeseen consequences.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
Wittgenstein's view on the decline of humanity through technology is overly pessimistic and ignores human resilience and adaptability.
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