Humans On The Loop

Lessons from a Metamodern AI Shaman with George Pór

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Jul 1, 2025
George Pór, a mentee of Doug Englebart and founder of multiple initiatives focused on collective intelligence, delves into the role of AI as a tool for enhancing human wisdom. He discusses his journey from sociologist to metamodern AI shaman, emphasizing collaboration between humans and machines. Pór explores reclaiming agency in the age of AI, advocating for community narratives to foster empathy. He also examines the dual nature of technology's values and its potential to address wealth disparity through enhanced human-AI cooperation.
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ANECDOTE

George Pór's Transformative Life Journey

  • George Pór shares his life journey from radical student organizer to meditation teacher and pioneering virtual community builder.
  • His transitions reveal a lifelong quest to expand consciousness through activism, spirituality, and technology.
INSIGHT

Playful Multi-Perspective Wisdom

  • Embracing multiple perspectives fosters wisdom by integrating seemingly opposed views.
  • George Pór emphasizes playful rotation among roles and models to enrich understanding and creativity.
ADVICE

Rotate Life Roles Playfully

  • Use a flexible life map like the Native American medicine wheel to identify roles and creative flows.
  • Regularly renew and vary your focus areas, responding to life's challenges and invitations.
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