[helloplanets]

> unfortunately, there are also people deeply involved who don't think human extinction is a bad thing

You mean at the top labs? Since when isn't that level of misanthropy categorized as having mental health issues?

[scarmig]

See e.g. Richard Sutton, who, although not at a top lab, is certainly a very important figure in the field.

Or, if you want someone with concrete influence at a top lab, Larry Page.