Homo Sapiens has staged great developments on our planet in the process of evolution for 200,000 years. When we look back at the history told to us, it is obvious that Artificial Intelligence applications, which have rapidly entered the daily lives of large masses, especially in the last 2 years, except for specific jobs requiring specialization, will bring a transformation as powerful as the discovery of fire and writing...
Artificial Intelligence undoubtedly saves a great deal of time, labor, cash and energy in industry, health, security, processing complex data defined as big data, etc. Especially in the health sector, with the understanding of personalized health in the health sector, it increases the quality of life in every sense by prolonging life with various organ productions and eliminating disabilities with bionic limbs.
Benefits of the Artificial Intelligence process
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly entered our lives in ways that provide great benefits, especially in the following sectors;
- Physical Health: Personalized Healthcare (Artificial organ, limb production, wellaging etc.)
- Mental Health: Psychological Counseling, Stress Management and Quality Sleep Applications
- Education Personalized Specific and Professional Training Alternatives
- Increased time efficiency and a better Work & Life balance with Assistant Services
I think that keeping up with technological advancements that have the capacity to affect daily life is essential to keep our career and financial wellbeing in balance and to keep up with the times. But in this time when all the information is pouring out almost endlessly, taking into account the learning capacity of human beings and the time they can allocate to learning, I think that sifting information and developments first according to our sphere of influence and then continuing to select them according to our interests will improve the quality of our lives and make it easier. And in order to do this, we need to have an average digital literacy. This seems to be the healthiest way to start building healthy relationships with technology and to teach us how to protect ourselves from its harmful effects, along with the conveniences and opportunities it brings.
This is because the world's leading AI developers keep shouting that if AI is not regulated, it will become more dangerous to humanity than the atomic bomb.
Potential Costs of the Artificial Intelligence process
What are these threats in a nutshell?
- The fact that humanitarian ethical principles have not yet been agreed upon by AI developers
- There are still gaps in Data Privacy
- Increased anxiety and depression due to inability to manage distractions
- Potential Job Losses
- The term Singularity , or technological singularity, means that artificial intelligence will go beyond human intelligence, making the future of humanity unpredictable.
- Within this concept, the possibility of integrating artificial intelligence into the human body is also discussed. As a result, the deterioration of individual and social mental and psychological health, the disintegration of Social Wellbeing and Environmental Wellbeing all over the world, and the rise in suicide cases as a result of the detachment of human beings from their essence and nature.
After this introduction, I will talk about Genesis, a book co-authored by Erich Shmidt, the legendary former CEO of Google, Craig Mundie, a businessman who was Senior Advisor to the CEO and Director of Research and Strategy at Microsoft, and Henry Kissinger, a famous American diplomat and political scientist.
The full title is Genesis: Genesis: AI, HOPE and HUMAN SPIRIT , a comprehensive exploration of the profound impact of AI on humanity, was released in December 2024.
- Henry Kissinger on the applications of Artificial Intelligence in geopolitics and diplomacy,
- Eric Schmidt shares his experiences in technology and business,
- Craig Mundie shares his expertise in technological innovation
GENESIS, which is extra important as it was the last book written by Henry Kissinger just before his death, examines the potential of Artificial Intelligence to reshape global power structures, economies and social dynamics, and the ethical dilemmas and challenges posed by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. These issues are addressed in Genesis within these four frameworks;
- Human Dignity in the age of Artificial Intelligence
- Geopolitical Risks of Artificial Intelligence development
- The decisive role of companies in shaping the AI ecosystem
- The necessity of international cooperation when developing Artificial Intelligence
I have summarized the main points covered in the book for you:
The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence:
o The book emphasizes that artificial intelligence is a revolutionary force comparable to historical changes such as the invention of the printing press or nuclear energy.
o The potential of AI to reshape global power dynamics, economies and social structures is examined.
Geopolitical Implications:
o The authors emphasize the geopolitical risks associated with AI, particularly the concentration of power in the hands of a few nations or corporations.
o The potential for it to be used for authoritarian purposes such as mass surveillance and social control.
o The need for international cooperation to establish ethical and regulatory frameworks was also strongly emphasized.
Corporate Influence:
o They raise concerns about the significant influence of technology companies in the AI ecosystem and the potential for these organizations to wield excessive power.
o They emphasized the dominant role of corporations and the need for governments to oversee this development.
Ethical Considerations:
o In each chapter, they emphasize the importance of reaching an ethical consensus with developers immediately to prevent the potential for Artificial Intelligence to challenge human dignity, free will and basic human values.
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In summary, Genesis is a collection of research and shared experiences that demonstrate the need for balanced regulatory and ethical designs that mitigate the risks as well as the life-enhancing solutions of Super Intelligence. Instead of a simple, bulleted list of solutions, the authors provide a general perspective for thinking about and addressing the complex challenges posed by AI.
In my next articles, I will continue with my recommendations for Homo Sapiens to maintain wellbeing in the era of Super Intelligence.
Be Well, Be Happy!
Ebru Şinik | Wellbeing Coach & Holistic Health Writer