Sociology's a soft science because, well, the theories can't be tested and it's very difficult to discern between causality and correlation. But ever since we've had cities, there has been a very close relationship between income inequality and violent crime. Once the middle falls out, people lose their minds.
That's exactly where we're heading with AI. It's affecting all industries, all at once. It's way too much upheaval for stability to have a chance.
(By the way, what's distressing to me is that AI can't actually replace anyone's job; even the guy taking your ticket stubs has to make countless human decisions during his shift. But AI can produce enough of a facsimile that decision-makers can't tell the difference. It's that perception that stands to tip everything over.)
Anyway, I'm right there with you, holding on tight.
Also, in terms of the arts and creative industries, AI can’t fully replace humans. It might learn to write good poems and songs, but I don’t believe that those unpredictable sparks of wild sideways thinking, intuition and emotion that humans have can ever really be replicated. 💛
Despite the hype, we're living in a low tech economy, paying monopoly rents to the ownership class. It's the way of the world it seems, to be squeezed until we give up, or until there is social unrest.
Glad you've found a home, Deborah! Good luck with it and I hope everything comes together for you ✨️
Thanks, Georgina! I still want to pet-sit but with rests in between now. 💛
Sociology's a soft science because, well, the theories can't be tested and it's very difficult to discern between causality and correlation. But ever since we've had cities, there has been a very close relationship between income inequality and violent crime. Once the middle falls out, people lose their minds.
That's exactly where we're heading with AI. It's affecting all industries, all at once. It's way too much upheaval for stability to have a chance.
(By the way, what's distressing to me is that AI can't actually replace anyone's job; even the guy taking your ticket stubs has to make countless human decisions during his shift. But AI can produce enough of a facsimile that decision-makers can't tell the difference. It's that perception that stands to tip everything over.)
Anyway, I'm right there with you, holding on tight.
Appreciate that and agree with what you say.
Also, in terms of the arts and creative industries, AI can’t fully replace humans. It might learn to write good poems and songs, but I don’t believe that those unpredictable sparks of wild sideways thinking, intuition and emotion that humans have can ever really be replicated. 💛
Powerful words and you’re right - it is going to change so many lives and not for the better.
Thank you, Trudi. And thank you for buying me a coffee, it really means a lot x 💛
You’re welcomed me, Deborah! 🤗
I just bought you a coffee, lovely. Love hearing your well spin tales. They are life affirming x
Wow, thank you so much for the coffee, Julie! I really appreciate it x 💛
I appreciate you x
You can ask Google:
Most common job for women?
Most common job for men?
Despite the hype, we're living in a low tech economy, paying monopoly rents to the ownership class. It's the way of the world it seems, to be squeezed until we give up, or until there is social unrest.
Agreed, wherever we’re heading, it isn’t good.