The grftf Podcast
Ep 19 | Will Humans Become Machines in the Future? — Professor Brett Frischmann
Apr 24, 2024
Professor Brett Frischmann and Misha explore the impact of technology on humanity. They discuss the Human Focused Turing Test, dangers of engineered happiness, technology's role in shaping human preferences, pitfalls of digital contracts, and challenges of big tech dominance. The conversation also delves into the interconnectedness of technology and society, the influence of algorithms on social media platforms, and interdisciplinary struggles in academia.
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Quick takeaways
- Evaluate human behavior by comparing it to machine baseline in reverse Turing test.
- Techno-social engineering shapes individuals' preferences to desire minimalistic wants.
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The Reverse Turing Test and Human Behavior
When considering the concept of the reverse Turing test, machines are viewed as the baseline to evaluate human behavior indicative of being lost. This shift in perspective prompts an examination of whether individuals exhibit machine-like behavior towards essential capabilities such as reasoning, socializing, and determining beliefs. Questioning the impact of the techno-social environment on human behavior highlights the potential loss of distinct human characteristics when behaving akin to automatons.
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