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Wittgensteins Apocalyps

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Gestart 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 Geplaatst door will • Mar 25, 2026
Technologische vooruitgang, inclusief kunstmatige intelligentie, heeft het potentieel om dringende wereldwijde problemen op te lossen in plaats van de mensheid te vernietigen.
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Technological advancements, including AI, have the potential to solve pressing global issues rather than destroy humanity.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 25, 2026
Het verdelende karakter van sociale media is een kritieke kwestie die tot maatschappelijk instorten kan leiden als daar niet snel iets aan wordt gedaan.
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Social media's divisive nature is a critical issue that could lead to societal collapse if not addressed promptly.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 25, 2026
Hoewel bezorgdheid over kunstmatige intelligentie en kernwapens gerechtvaardigd is, zou deze niet de voordelen die technologie voor de samenleving biedt, moeten overschaduwen.
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While concerns about AI and nuclear weapons are valid, they should not overshadow the benefits technology brings to society.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 25, 2026
De opkomst van kunstmatige intelligentie vormt een legitieme bedreiging voor de mensheid, aangezien deze het menselijk beheer zou kunnen overtreffen en tot onvoorziene gevolgen kan leiden.
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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 Geplaatst door will • Mar 25, 2026
Wittgensteins visie op de achteruitgang van de mensheid door technologie is overdreven pessimistisch en negeert menselijke veerkracht en aanpassingsvermogen.
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Wittgenstein's view on the decline of humanity through technology is overly pessimistic and ignores human resilience and adaptability.

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