I'd like to introduce LessWrong to Daniel Schmactenberger, a social philosopher with a focus on existential risk, Moloch, game theory, and the metacrisis. In my opinion, a hidden gem, and vastly under-appreciated. I recommend listening to his appearances on podcasts & public talks. He has a few great interviews on Nate Hagen's channel. My favorite is this:
I think he has a fresh and valuable perspective because he is totally not a rationalist, not technically inclined, and yet he understands the risks of AI and takes the risks very seriously. He cares a lot about making the future go well, and solving coordination problems. He talks often about avoiding catastrophes, or dystopias, and instead finding a 'third attractor' - something positive-sum that also out-competes reckless power-grabbing. I think listening to him can spark insights because he uses entirely different language, arguments, and mental models than the ones that are common in rationalist spaces.
I don't have much of my own personal insight to add here, but I think simply connecting smart people with other smart people can be pretty high leverage. Would love to hear if anyone else has been influenced by him.