I did say that, yes, but I also think that this should be flagged, because HN will otherwise run with the panic, 5 "rationalists" will show up and argue for 50 comments about how their LARP is certainly real, and, generally, the world will be worse off.

Which is not George's fault, but it is the fault of the uncaring machine that is people on the internet. George probably needs a hug and a friend that is grounded and sane. He definitely does not need more people fueling this fire.

(I do not know the guy. I'm just claiming this with fake authority)