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Will AI make us the last generation to read and write? | Victor Riparbelli

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Mar 1, 2025
Victor Riparbelli, CEO of Centesia and a visionary in AI video technology, discusses a future where audio and video could overtake text as our main forms of communication. He predicts that by the decade’s end, anyone will be able to create complex media like films effortlessly. Riparbelli explores the evolving landscape of content creation, suggesting that advancements in AI will make personalized, immersive education and entertainment accessible to all. He challenges us to reflect on how these changes might alter human connection and authenticity in media.
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INSIGHT

The End of Reading and Writing?

  • Victor Riparbelli predicts the decline of reading and writing due to AI's impact on communication.
  • Future generations will likely favor intuitive formats like audio and immersive experiences.
ANECDOTE

Early Influences

  • Riparbelli's early experiences with books, the internet, music software, and online gaming shaped his interest in technology's impact on media.
  • He started his first business at 13 in World of Warcraft, discovering the power of online communities.
INSIGHT

Limitations of Text

  • Text, while efficient, is a lossy form of communication, lacking the nuance of real-life interaction.
  • Visual communication offers a more intuitive way to process information, especially when combined with the time dimension of video.
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