David Gerard
Technology critic and commentator known for the Pivot to AI channel and writing on AI and crypto topics, providing skeptical analysis of AI hype and market dynamics.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 38min
Hater Season: Openclaw with David Gerard
David Gerard, technology critic behind Pivot to AI, offers skeptical takes on OpenClaw/MaltBot and AI hype. He breaks down prompt-injection risks, bot social networks that fake agency, and how agent projects mirror crypto grifts. The conversation ties AI enthusiasm to venture capital bubbles and real-world security and market consequences.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Jack Dorsey’s Embrace of Crypto-Libertarianism w/ David Gerard
Author David Gerard discusses Jack Dorsey's departure from Bluesky, his Bitcoin enthusiasm, and tech vision. They explore crypto ideologies, social media challenges, and the rise of alternative platforms post-Elon Musk's influence.
Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 22min
“Reliable Sources: The Story of David Gerard” by TracingWoodgrains
David Gerard, a long-standing critic of rationalist and EA communities, discusses his standards for reliable sources, his involvement with LessWrong and Effective Altruism, conflicts within online communities, and his contentious actions on Wikipedia, leading to bans from editing certain articles.
