Pro-AI or Anti-AI? Five Ways to Think Beyond the Binary | AI & Coffee

Are you pro-AI or anti-AI—and does that question miss the point? Luke Ryan and Bob Hutchins explore five ways people approach artificial intelligence, from acceleration and practical optimism to human-centered reform, precaution, and resistance. The conversation asks what each perspective values, what it fears, and how to stay curious without ignoring real concerns. CHAPTERS 00:00 The pro-AI or anti-AI question 01:54 Looking at five AI worldviews 02:19 The accelerationist perspective 03:43 The pragmatic optimist 05:39 The human-centered reformer 07:58 The precautionary perspective 09:21 The resister perspective 10:34 Fear, adoption, and a changing technology 11:35 Staying curious and practical Episode date: August 23, 2026. AI & Coffee is a conversation with Luke Ryan and Bob Hutchins about artificial intelligence, practical experimentation, and what technology means for everyday life. Subscribe for more conversations:    / @aiandcoffee   What stood out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments. #AIandCoffee #ArtificialIntelligence #AI