
We’re all going to die, but not from AI
We must challenge Silicon Valley’s self-serving warnings of apocalypse

We must challenge Silicon Valley’s self-serving warnings of apocalypse

PROSPECT MAGAZINE: The latest issue features …
Young Britons are locked out of housing and jobs and crushed by the cost of living. Marie Le Conte argues that it’s time they were given back their future. Elsewhere, Alona Ferber visits Israel ahead of key elections and Jen Stout reports from Ukraine
Israel is more divided than ever, perpetually at war, a global pariah— and it’s going to the polls. The alternatives may not offer that much hope

Labour lacks a philosophy or a plan for government. A few simple changes could transform the country’s fortunes
The turnover of prime ministers is high, and expectations for the next one are low
Anglofuturism and ‘decline porn’: the Brave New Worlds of the right

It is far from proven that social media platforms cause teenagers harm Ethan Zuckerman
The pro-European forces of liberal democratic virtue not only won when Viktor Orbán was defeated, but smashed it Andrew Adonis

PROSPECT MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Is the party over?’ In his first issue as editor, Philip Collins traces the collapse of traditional British political parties—and what happens next. Jen Stout examines what makes a Ukrainian traitor. Plus: behind the scenes of Ralph Fiennes’ operatic debut

PROSPECT MAGAZINE (April 2, 202): The latest issue features Should Europe break free from the US? Nathalie Tocci and John Bolton present their arguments. Peter Geoghegan reveals Reform’s backers and Emma Haslett reports on Maga’s IVF obsession. Plus, our critics cover Spotify, Andrea Dworkin & Lennon and McCartney
For too long, Europeans ignored Russia’s growing threat and the United States’ waning interest in their security

PROSPECT MAGAZINE (March 5, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Smash and Grab’ – The existential choices when America turns allies into enemies; Michael Ignatieff predicts a new world order and voices from illiberal states reflect on resisting autocrats. Plus, we examine British defence and the future of the media.
Donald Trump and his cronies are smashing up democratic norms, government institutions and the postwar international order. There are no signs yet that anyone will stop them