
AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour?
Sat 10 Oct · 15:00
Jeremiah's Taproom
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What are your views about AI and how it's developing? What's your current exposure to AI systems and tools? As a starter, where do your current views fit on what I'd call the Bloom/Doom/Vapour spectrum? * **Bloom**: AIs are incredibly capable, will only become more so, and are going to be great for human flourishing. (Think Ian M Banks' The Culture series, for example) * **Doom**: AIs are incredible capable, will only become more so, and are going to be terrible for humanity (Think, for example, Skynet/The Terminator, Ex Machina, or even Her) * **Vapour**: AIs are vastly oversold, of only limited value and intrinsic capability, and - though they're probably a bad thing - the main way they'll harm us will be when the AI tech bubble bursts, rather than anything more existential or fundamental. (COI/Self-declaration: I've moved more to the Bloom + some Doom position over the last year, and would be happy to discuss my journey and why I think they're now much more capable and disruptive than most people currently assume.) Let's discuss!
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AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 15:00.
AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? is held at Jeremiah's Taproom in Edinburgh (7-8 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AA, UK, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA).
The forecast for AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Jeremiah's Taproom can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

About This Event
What are your views about AI and how it's developing? What's your current exposure to AI systems and tools? As a starter, where do your current views fit on what I'd call the Bloom/Doom/Vapour spectrum? * **Bloom**: AIs are incredibly capable, will only become more so, and are going to be great for human flourishing. (Think Ian M Banks' The Culture series, for example) * **Doom**: AIs are incredible capable, will only become more so, and are going to be terrible for humanity (Think, for example, Skynet/The Terminator, Ex Machina, or even Her) * **Vapour**: AIs are vastly oversold, of only limited value and intrinsic capability, and - though they're probably a bad thing - the main way they'll harm us will be when the AI tech bubble bursts, rather than anything more existential or fundamental. (COI/Self-declaration: I've moved more to the Bloom + some Doom position over the last year, and would be happy to discuss my journey and why I think they're now much more capable and disruptive than most people currently assume.) Let's discuss!
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Jeremiah's Taproom7-8 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AA, UK, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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When is AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour??
AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 15:00.
Where is AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? taking place?
AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? is held at Jeremiah's Taproom in Edinburgh (7-8 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AA, UK, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA).
What will the weather be like at AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour??
The forecast for AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour??
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Jeremiah's Taproom can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour??
Tickets for AI: Bloom, Doom, or Vapour? can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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