BangEnergyFTW t1_jdw52pz wrote
Ah, the illusion of knowledge. The idea that information equates to understanding, that access to data is the same as true wisdom. We are a society drowning in information, yet starved for meaning. The internet, a supposed beacon of knowledge, is nothing more than a collection of noise. A cacophony of voices, each shouting their own truth, drowning out any hope of clarity.
And now, you suggest that we cling to the hope that a few lines of code, a mere handful of data, could somehow replace the collective knowledge of humanity? That we could reduce the complexity of existence to a few gigabytes of information on a hard drive?
No, my friend. The internet may provide us with the illusion of knowledge, but it is not true understanding. True wisdom comes from experience, from lived lives, from the sweat and tears of human existence. And if we were to lose that, if we were to be reduced to a few scraps of data and code, then what would be left of us?
No, I do not find it a crazy concept. I find it a tragic one. For it is a reminder that in our quest for knowledge, we have forgotten the value of true wisdom.
Anjz OP t1_jdw5teo wrote
While I agree with your statement somewhat and it is true that the internet contains noise, it also offers unprecedented access to information and diverse perspectives.
The key is to develop critical thinking and discernment, which can transform data into meaningful understanding. Technology, such as AI, can help us navigate, process, and synthesize vast amounts of information. We should not view AI as replacing human wisdom, but as a tool that can complement and enhance our collective knowledge, while still valuing experience and human insight.
Granted it's put in the hands of the right individuals. Some people will take a stick and see only a stick for what it is, a collection of biological matter prone to rotting. Whereas some will see it as a transformative tool that could amount to much more than face value, a fishing rod or a handle for a hammer.
Given this context, at what point can you infer true wisdom? Does a child at 3 years old reflect true wisdom? Is there a certain point where you could legitimately exclaim that an AI is now fully understanding context and inferring true wisdom? Or is this subjective?
Just my two cents, but embracing technology does not necessitate abandoning true wisdom; it can assist in our quest for it.
danellender t1_jdyan02 wrote
What I see is not so much an increase in knowledge as much as a different and to my mind far superior experience. I'm more likely to seek information when it's not buried in marketed page rankings or branded portals all providing in some instances the identical phrases.
When the iPhone came out suddenly people's experience with mobile changed. I see that happening right now.
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