Optimizing AI: Balancing Efficiency and Life

This chapter explores the critical interplay between optimization and artificial intelligence, examining how optimization functions enhance AI decision-making while reflecting on the hype surrounding the technology. It highlights the philosophical tension between striving for efficiency in modern life and appreciating the unquantifiable aspects of human experience. Additionally, the discussion touches on the risks in finance, advocating for a conservative approach while pondering the justified potential of AI in everyday contexts.