# Thariq argues that AGI-pilled optimism answers economic doomerism

> Original title: the solution to economic doomerism is to be even more AGI-pilled

- Source: Thariq
- Published: 2026-10-30T16:55:09.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/vt8of354b81dafx1y34ih0fgy
- Original: https://x.com/trq212/status/2116212322838655014

## Summary

Thariq, an Anthropic employee, says the answer to economic doomerism is to be more AGI-pilled. He says he believes in a well-aligned ASI that can explain its work, bring people along, and make each individual maximally effective.

## Post

the solution to economic doomerism is to be even more AGI-pilled

I believe in a well-aligned ASI that can explain its work and bring us along, one that makes each individual maximally effective