US Retaliation Against Deepseek Reflects Zero-Sum Mindset
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
US responds to Deepseek with zero-sum thinking, implying growth is a fixed resource.
America's response to DeepSeek has been marked by anxiety and retreat, a stark contrast to the resolve and competition sparked by the Sputnik moment. This difference can be attributed to the rise of zero-sum thinking, a psychological construct where one person's gain is perceived as another's loss.
As previously discussed in the context of AI development and competition, the concept of zero-sum thinking is particularly relevant. It fuels support for trade protection, opposition to immigration, and hostility towards universities and science funding. In the case of DeepSeek, zero-sum thinking may be driving the US response, with many perceiving China's scientific advancements as a threat to American interests.
What to watch next is how this zero-sum thinking will continue to shape America's response to emerging technologies and global competition. Will the US be able to shift towards a more collaborative and growth-oriented mindset, or will the perception of limited resources and zero-sum games continue to dominate the narrative?
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