Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier
âSuccess consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.â â Winston Churchill
In 1903, we barely left the ground. By 1969, we stood on the moon. What once seemed impossible became reality through persistence and optimism.
Augmenting Humanity
Section titled âAugmenting Humanityâ- We reject AI doomerism. Focus on possibilities, not fear
- Children represent our hope. We build for their future
- Humanity progresses faster than it feels
- AI is a toolâlike electricity or the telephone. Itâs not the first revolution, nor the last
- History shows resilience. We adapt, mitigate risks, and move forward
- Airplanes once terrifiedâyet they helped humanity reach the moon and connect the world
AI Safety
Section titled âAI Safetyâ- Safety is non-negotiable. Protecting people is the baseline
- AI safety == human safety. If we havenât solved human safety, we havenât solved AI safety.
- AI alignment == human alignment. Misaligned societies canât build aligned systems.
- AI safety requires human alignment first
- Fear and progress must be balancedâpanic stalls; awareness guides
- Building for our kids ensures safety is built-in, purpose drives caution
- Airplanes once terrifiedâyet they helped humanity reach the moon and connect the world
Why we believe in optimism
Section titled âWhy we believe in optimismâ- Optimism drives solutions; fear paralyzes
- Hope fuels persistence. Failures arenât endpoints
- Every breakthrough began as a dream. We build toward better because we believe in it
- Perpetual optimism multiplies effort and impact