“Human Dignity: a review” by owencb

I have in my possession a short document purporting to be a manifesto from the future.

That's obviously absurd, but never mind that. It covers some interesting ground, and the second half is pretty punchy. Let's discuss it.

Principles for Human Dignity in the Age of AI

Humanity is approaching a threshold. The development of artificial intelligence promises extraordinary abundance — the end of material poverty, liberation from disease, tools that amplify human potential beyond current imagination. But it also challenges the fundamental assumptions of human existence and meaning. When machines surpass us in all domains, where will we find our purpose? When our choices can be predicted and shaped by systems we do not understand, what will become of our agency?

This moment demands we articulate what aspects of human life must be protected, as we cross the threshold into a strange new world.

I think these themes will speak to a lot of people. Would the language? It feels even more grandiose/flowery than the universal declaration of human rights. Personally I like it: I feel the topic deserves this sort of gravitas, or something. But I can imagine it putting some people off.

By setting out clear [...]

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Outline:

(00:38) Principles for Human Dignity in the Age of AI

(03:21) The Principles

(03:24) Integrity of Person

(06:27) Wellbeing

(08:31) Autonomy & Agency

The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration.

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First published:
December 8th, 2025

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/WW5xsQa7zAcn3LM2m/human-dignity-a-review

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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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