Artificial Intelligence

Brave New Words – Bill Gates & Sal Khan
Bill Gates and Sal Khan discussed the transformative potential of AI in education and work. Gates highlighted AI’s ability to enhance productivity across various fields, predicting significant changes within the next decade. He emphasized the need for government policies to manage AI’s benefits and risks. Khan focused on AI’s role

Artificial Dummies
Author: William Davidow (March 19, 2024 – Linkedin) Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances mental abilities but can also cause skill atrophy if over-relied upon. Just as physical inactivity weakens the body, not exercising the mind diminishes mental skills. AI should be used to gather information, not replace human reasoning. Overuse of

Escaping Our Genes
Author: William Davidow (January 22, 2024 – Linkedin) The document outlines the concept that humanity has shifted focus from genetic institutions (family and tribe) to artificial institutions (social, economic, governmental, and virtual). This shift has led to a significant portion of time being spent in environments humans are not well-adapted

Sal Khan & Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. — Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education
Sal Khan and Angela Duckworth discussed the transformative potential of AI in education. Khan outlined the evolution of Khan Academy and introduced Kigo, an AI tool enhancing personalized learning and supporting teachers. He emphasized balancing AI use to augment human intelligence without fostering dependency and the importance of safeguards and

Bring Human Values to AI
Bring Human Values to AI April 1, 2024 Authored: by Jacob Abernethy, François Candelon, Theodoros Evgeniou, Abhishek Gupta, and Yves Lostanlen Published: Harvard Business Review Summary: OpenAI introduced GPT-4, boasting improvements in accuracy and reasoning, while highlighting its alignment with human values, a novelty in AI marketing. The evolving landscape

Anthropomorphism and AI hype
Anthropomorphism and AI hype March 25, 2024 Authored: By Nicholas Barrow Published: Springer Link Summary: The article discusses the inherent human tendency to anthropomorphize, or attribute human characteristics to non-human entities, especially in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). This tendency has led to misconceptions and overhyped perceptions of AI’s

The Rise of AI Ethics
The Rise of AI Ethics February 21, 2024 Authored: By Peter Asaro: Published: Public Seminar Summary: AI ethics, often perceived as a unified discourse, is actually a blend of diverse perspectives addressing the implications of automated decision-making systems. While primarily concerned with social values and justice, the term “AI ethics”

How AI can usher in an economy that puts people first
How AI can usher in an economy that puts people first February 1, 2024 Authored: By Navin Chaddha Published: World Economic Forum Summary: The article emphasizes the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business and the economy, highlighting both its potential benefits and challenges. It stresses the importance of

The Best Leaders Can’t Be Replaced by AI
The Best Leaders Can’t Be Replaced by AI January 12, 2024 Authored: by Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter, and Rob Stembridge Published: Harvard Business Review Summary: The article discusses the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership and the importance of balancing AI capabilities with human qualities. While AI excels

Understanding AI Ethics: Navigating the Balance Between Innovation and Responsibility in 2024
Understanding AI Ethics: Navigating the Balance Between Innovation and Responsibility in 2024 January 11, 2024 Authored: By Ryan Craven Published: Medium Summary: As AI rapidly advances, it brings transformative opportunities and ethical challenges. This article delves into the multifaceted landscape of AI ethics in 2024, covering privacy erosion, algorithmic bias,

The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 8

The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 7

The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 6

Stockdale Center Explores Artificial Intelligence – Episode Eight

The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 5
