What is the interplay between humans, inventions, and the fear of them?

Humans have always sought ways to make life easier and more efficient, an inherent drive ingrained in our DNA. We work hard, strive for productivity, and earn more so that we can enjoy leisure activities, spend time with loved ones, and pursue our passions like skateboarding and food and wine. In this context, I believe we approach AI and other inventions with a similar mindset. Throughout history, we have tended to compartmentalize tasks, separating execution from exploration and learning. There is value in keeping certain aspects separate at times.

In the modern era, we have gained knowledge through hard work resulting in stress, and too much pressure. Now we strive for balance, seeking to avoid bringing work home or integrating ping-pong playing cultures into our professional lives. The specific path we take may not be as important as achieving that balance, which has always been a fundamental aspect of our existence.

Modern living has its demands, and we are constantly striving to regain that equilibrium. One way people explore this is by allowing AI to assist in writing, but we must consider the potential costs. Will it erode our cognition, our ability to learn, our quality measures, or our sense of feeling meaning, value, and purpose? I believe that inventions like AI can have positive effects. They can save lives, such as through the use of AI self-driving drones delivering defibrillators to remote areas, or help individuals express themselves when they are unable to speak. Imagine AI speaking on behalf of someone or a community, with their best interests in mind, assisting in legal matters, and in other areas where technology can bring tremendous good or actual dream reading.

Should we exercise caution with this technology? Is it the technology itself that is dangerous? Will it lead to a world dominated by AI? These concerns have been raised before, and it is not implausible for AI to acquire significant control. However, I also believe that the siloed approach we have adopted for so long has created natural barriers between important systems, serving as a form of protection. It is not individuals who are inherently dangerous; it is the cultures and systems they create. People cannot easily and on their own navigate and change these cultures; it is akin to sailing a massive ship without a steering wheel or with numerous steering wheels that require significant effort in coordination and time to turn. While we strive to break down the walls between our systems or silos, we should carefully consider the heritage and purpose and existence of these barriers. Some may exist to simplify comprehension, while others may serve to protect personal interests or result from cultural factors. Could the siloed and evolutionary way of thinking be what we need more of today? ;)

"Now we're reading another social post about ways to leverage AI to maximize efficiency at displacing yourself, your mates, and probably your kids. But you can make sure you don't fall behind by stepping on your own head."

/Tim Adalin, read post and full article below:

This quote by Tim captures the essence or what sparked my writing, but I would like to clarify that I am not necessarily advocating for the siloed approach. While I understand the importance and benefits of breaking down silos, and my focus on relations in-between them may have overshadowed important perspectives. I might have missed considering alternative approaches or overlooked potential upsides of the siloed mindset. It is essential to acknowledge that balance can be achieved through various means, and exploring different paths is crucial for a comprehensive understanding.

Tim's perspectives I think resembles the graceful descent from a cosmic prose atmosphere, skillfully capturing different realities, perspectives and assumptions, then catching the thermal winds and again ascending to greater heights, while seamlessly weaving together experiences from diverse journeys. This ability to connect the dots in the intricate web of meaning is not only beautiful but also essential. The profound impact of engaging with Tim's text, taking the time to read and respond, resonates deeply within me. It sparks a vibrant energy within my mind, infusing me with inspiration and motivation as I approach my workday. It fuels my passion to persistently forge connections in our seemingly fragmented, yet interwoven world.

Can we observe a pattern in how we navigate this balance between things? As we communicate, we engage in feedback loops, testing our voices and ideas. This text is one way of expressing thoughts through loops. Firstly, I engage with myself by thinking and drafting the text, then I edit it, and soon it will be sent out to see if others want to contribute or/and start a looping process of their own.

Our bodies require air, and thus our lungs inhale and exhale, our blood circulates, forming a continuous loop within our bodily systems. Food travels through us, following a cyclical path back to nature. Can we, for the purpose of this text and for both inner and written conversation, view everything around us as operating in a similar looped manner—a rhythmic balance of breathing, if you will? What is the interplay between humans, inventions, and the fear of AI within this looped system?

Thank you for sharing your text, Tim Adalin . It has ignited my mind and offered me a fresh perspective on the siloed approach and its significance in shielding us from the intentions of human cultures and the potential pitfalls of the poor invention we call artificial intelligence ;)