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The Symbolic World
309 - Jacob Howland - Technological Cannibalism
Oct 3, 2023
Jacob Howland, a philosophy professor, discusses the effects of technology on the human spirit. Topics include memory and recollection, Plato's Phaedrus, biblical garments of skin, AI's impact on human capabilities, paganism and idolatry, intelligence, and the internet.
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- Technological advancements like AI and chat GPT can cannibalize human skills, leading to a disconnection from reality and a loss of direct intuition.
- Technology should be used as a tool to engage with and order the world, rather than becoming a substitute for it.
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The Cannibalistic Nature of AI
The podcast discusses the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and its impact on human capacities. The guest speaker highlights how technological advancements like chat GPT and AI translation programs can eat away at human skills like reading and writing, rendering them obsolete. This cannibalistic relationship between humans and AI creates a disconnection from reality and a loss of direct intuition. As AI continues to consume and generate its own output, there are concerns about the diminishing human spirit and the potential for mental health issues.
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