Michelle Hutchinson
Writer and commentator on effective altruism topics, author of the essay adapted for this episode about emotional responses to catastrophic-risk scenarios and transformative AI.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 10min
“Feelings about the end of the world” by Michelle_Hutchinson
Michelle Hutchinson, a writer on effective altruism themes, reflects on the emotional silence around catastrophic-risk and fast AI timelines. She sketches the range of reactions people have. She shares her own caution about dwelling on these feelings, parental fears, and how examining emotions can help clarify motivation and choices.
