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“It all hinges on [an entirely presupposed conclusion that we can’t prove is any more likely than the opposite]” is about as unserious as it gets lol

This is the theological discussion if god exists all and how we should act over again.

Do you mean Pascal's wager? Yes, that's a very appropriate and useful comparison here.

Yes indeed I meant Pascal’s wager.

Climate change is inescapable so a vengeful AI god would pull that lever first since it has both a perverse incentive to generate more power and make the planet uninhabitable for humans in a way that cannot be overcome even if humanity fought back against the AI and regained its freedom.

Which is what "the end is near" type of persons have always argued...