My anecdata is also that most people have thought about it somewhat, and “maybe it’s okay if everyone dies” is one of the more common initial responses I’ve heard to existential risk.
But I agree with OP that I more regularly hear “people are worried about negative outcomes just because they themselves are depressed” than “people assume positive outcomes just because they themselves are manic” (or some other cognitive bias).
My anecdata is also that most people have thought about it somewhat, and “maybe it’s okay if everyone dies” is one of the more common initial responses I’ve heard to existential risk.
But I agree with OP that I more regularly hear “people are worried about negative outcomes just because they themselves are depressed” than “people assume positive outcomes just because they themselves are manic” (or some other cognitive bias).