However arguably many generations and cultures were actually happy or at least satisfied with their immobilist way of life (ex. australian aborigines). Our fast moving world could have been a nightmare for someone raised in that sort of culture. Even many conservative people today will hate the singularity we’re entering, whatever may be the end. Cultural clash / apocalypse could be another AI existential risk.
I would agree with you. I’m honestly torn about all this. Part of me thinks it’s incredible, part of me feels very uneasy. For me it’s not just about jobs or tech. I try to look at it from a philosophical stand point and my biggest worry is losing our human meaning. The drive, the motivation, the reasons for living. The struggle that we are trying to eliminate and automate that may lead to a Wall-E type of a society… We will see...
However arguably many generations and cultures were actually happy or at least satisfied with their immobilist way of life (ex. australian aborigines). Our fast moving world could have been a nightmare for someone raised in that sort of culture. Even many conservative people today will hate the singularity we’re entering, whatever may be the end. Cultural clash / apocalypse could be another AI existential risk.
I would agree with you. I’m honestly torn about all this. Part of me thinks it’s incredible, part of me feels very uneasy. For me it’s not just about jobs or tech. I try to look at it from a philosophical stand point and my biggest worry is losing our human meaning. The drive, the motivation, the reasons for living. The struggle that we are trying to eliminate and automate that may lead to a Wall-E type of a society… We will see...