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A recent Reddit thread has sparked discussion comparing the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence to the ongoing issue of climate change. The user initiating the conversation argues that both phenomena require a focus on long-term trends and patterns, rather than getting bogged down in individual, isolated data points. The thread, found on the r/artificial subreddit ([https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nq10cf/ai_is_like_climate_change_look_at_the_trends_not/]), highlights the potential pitfalls of short-sighted analysis in understanding complex and evolving situations. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic perspective when assessing the potential impacts and trajectories of both AI and climate change.