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Why I’m Not Afraid of AI After Learning History

Lorenzo Colombani

The history and philosophy of technology, applied to the fear of AI.

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Behind the experience

A present-day fear, considered over a longer timeline.

This video applies the history and philosophy of technology to the fear of artificial intelligence.

The title sets out a personal perspective: looking at earlier technological change can alter how the current moment feels. The full argument is presented in the original YouTube film.

By
Lorenzo Colombani
Format
Video
Published
28 December 2025
Themes
History, philosophy of technology and AI
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YouTube
Preview
animated source artwork

Project notes

A present-day fear, considered over a longer timeline.

The historical lens

The public description frames AI through the history of technology, widening the question beyond the latest system or product announcement.

A philosophical perspective

The film sits alongside Lorenzo’s essays about technology and human capabilities. Its stated subject is how understanding that history affects his view of AI.