Designing Schools EP#105 | DS13 | Daily SPARK | Who Do You Want to Be?
Overview: Today we examine the complex relationship between technological change, particularly AI, and personal identity. We reflect on insights from change management expert Bree Goff and authors like James Clear and Kai-Fu Lee. The focus is on understanding how AI impacts our sense of self and how to adapt while preserving our unique human qualities.
Daily SPARK Prompt (edit, cut and paste this into your favorite AI tool)
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Hi! I'm reflecting on my identity in the rapidly evolving AI era and need your assistance. Here’s my SPARK scenario:
Situation: In a world where AI is redefining traditional roles and tasks, I am exploring who I want to be. My current situation involves [describe your current interaction with AI and how it impacts your daily life].
Problem: I feel [describe any concerns or feelings of loss/displacement due to AI]. I'm struggling to understand how AI affects my sense of self and how to adapt without losing my unique identity.
Aspiration: I aspire to use AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, my identity. Inspired by James Clear's 'Atomic Habits,' I want to focus on who I wish to become, emphasizing my [mention specific human qualities like creativity, empathy, etc.].
Results: Ideally, by embracing AI in this way, I hope to [describe the positive changes you wish to see, such as becoming more adaptable, resilient, or creative].
Kismet: Can you provide 5 strategies or daily habits that would help me reinforce my unique identity in this AI-driven world? And, importantly, what might I be missing in this approach?
Key Points:
- Change and Loss of Control: Bree Goff's perspective on how people don't resist change but resist loss, especially relevant in the era of AI.
- AI's Personal Impact: The infiltration of AI into aspects of life traditionally unique to humans, challenging our roles, tasks, and creativity.
- The Serenity Prayer's Relevance: Using this prayer to accept what we can't change and to find the courage and wisdom to adapt.
- Identity and Habits: Drawing from James Clear's 'Atomic Habits,' focusing on who we wish to become in the AI era and the importance of self-identity in times of change.
- AI as a Mirror: Using AI to reflect on and enhance human qualities like empathy and creativity, rather than replacing them.
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