I counsel a client who claims to have mystical experiences. I tell him that my entire life has been a mystical experience. That's how I view being "here", wherever "here" actually is. Tzaddik Bret strikes again with great insight.
This piece really made me think. I'm passionnate about AI, but also about human agency. Where do we draw the line between technological evolution and a true surrender of humanity?
I've been worried about this, Bret, for a while now. I've listened to all the folks warning us about AI, including one of its creators Geoffrey Hinton who is considered the Godfather of AI. He's all over the net. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giT0ytynSqg One of my favorite guitarists, Jef Lee Johnson, who I recorded and worked with a lot, wrote a whole album called the Singularity in 1999. https://open.spotify.com/album/0CnpWbR26w41e0VtehlucL So, the fear you speak of is ubiquitous. Now that we know that the innovators are not being careful anymore, all caught up in techbro competition as they are, I think we're going to do what we can to mold the future the best we can, but I don't think stopping it is an option. Sadly. We stepped over the precipice a long time ago. 😔
Right on Bret. Sages from antiquity up through the present have known and developed the capacitites of the human being. They are capacities far more wonderful than anything AI can offer us. As an example of these capacities, I've been enjoying the Telepathy Tapes podcasts, now in Season 2. Stay human, y'all!
Outstandingly written, Brett, a column to reread slowly-and carefully-as it should be with muscular writing and thoughts.
We’ve relinquished so much so quickly, and an upcoming generation’s reliance and trust on technology rather than people is ineffably scary.
Much to contemplate..
I counsel a client who claims to have mystical experiences. I tell him that my entire life has been a mystical experience. That's how I view being "here", wherever "here" actually is. Tzaddik Bret strikes again with great insight.
If we don’t connect to our spirit we will find ourselves “Being There” in a “Brave New World”.
This piece really made me think. I'm passionnate about AI, but also about human agency. Where do we draw the line between technological evolution and a true surrender of humanity?
Not Chicken Little, either. Your caveqts are appreciated and well thought out and researched.
I've been worried about this, Bret, for a while now. I've listened to all the folks warning us about AI, including one of its creators Geoffrey Hinton who is considered the Godfather of AI. He's all over the net. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giT0ytynSqg One of my favorite guitarists, Jef Lee Johnson, who I recorded and worked with a lot, wrote a whole album called the Singularity in 1999. https://open.spotify.com/album/0CnpWbR26w41e0VtehlucL So, the fear you speak of is ubiquitous. Now that we know that the innovators are not being careful anymore, all caught up in techbro competition as they are, I think we're going to do what we can to mold the future the best we can, but I don't think stopping it is an option. Sadly. We stepped over the precipice a long time ago. 😔
Right on Bret. Sages from antiquity up through the present have known and developed the capacitites of the human being. They are capacities far more wonderful than anything AI can offer us. As an example of these capacities, I've been enjoying the Telepathy Tapes podcasts, now in Season 2. Stay human, y'all!
Outstanding writing and great insight into where we are heading. Thanks.