In 1964, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke predicted that computers would overtake human evolution.“Present-day electronic brains are complete morons, but this will not be true in another generation,” he told the BBC. “They will start to think, and eventually, they will completely out-think their makers.”
The case for AI realism
AI isn’t going to be the end of the world — no matter what this...
The strongest version of this narrative lies in its emotional resonance—Roher’s personal stake as a new father amplifies the universal question of what kind of world we’re building. By centering human stories alongside expert testimony, the documentary makes abstract AI risks feel visceral. It also deserves credit for resisting outright alarmism or blind optimism, instead attempting to carve out a middle path ("apocaloptimism"). However, the film’s framing often falls into the trap of false bina...