Michael Ellsberg
Author and commentator, son of Daniel Ellsberg, involved in editing his father's works and writing about AI risks and social implications; former long-time freelance copywriter who has written about job displacement from AI.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 2h 16min
Facing AI Doom, Lessons from Daniel Ellsberg (Pentagon Papers) — Michael Ellsberg
Michael Ellsberg, author and commentator, is the son of Pentagon Papers leaker Daniel Ellsberg. He dives into alarming parallels between the Vietnam War and today's AI arms race. Michael posits a staggering 99% probability of doom, sharing his personal experience of being replaced by AI. He emphasizes the moral duty of tech insiders to disclose risks and critiques the economic implications of AI on jobs. The discussion covers everything from nuclear near-misses to the psychological toll of existential risks, wrapping up with a call for responsible action against AI threats.
Mar 7, 2026 • 39min
What Would Daniel Ellsberg Say About Iran? His Son Michael on America’s Most Famous Whistleblower
Michael Ellsberg, writer who co-edited his father Daniel Ellsberg’s posthumous collection. He discusses why publishing Daniel’s notebooks matters now. Short conversations cover civic courage, whistleblowing from Pentagon Papers to Snowden, moral definitions of terrorism, and how Daniel might view U.S. policy toward Iran and congressional oversight.
