Two Inconvenient Women Should we be scared of AI?
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Nov 7, 2025 Dive into the complex world of AI, where support and risks coexist. Explore how it intertwines with our daily lives and the potential loss of humanity amid rising technologies. The discussion tackles AI's purpose, its reflection of human values, and the uncertain futures ahead. Hear about AI's role in companionship and therapy, and the pressing need for inclusive design. Reflect on the balance between fear and agency as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and education.
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Gamelan: Being Utterly Present
- Holly describes trying Gamelan, an Indonesian ensemble where instruments create meditative, collective music.
- She found it demanded full presence and produced a richly resonant group sound.
What AI Actually Means
- AI is an umbrella term; generative AI creates original content from large foundation models trained on massive data.
- Artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI) are future stages where machines match or exceed human intelligence.
Mechanistic Roots Raise Ethical Questions
- Early AI research modelled neural nets on mechanistic views of the brain, teaching machines human-like patterns.
- That mechanistic origin raises concerns about limiting AI to reductive understandings of humanity.
