Loved #2 on your list of predictions closing the article. It resonates immediately as something very reasonable to assume as likely true about the future. People who are willing to engage with a new technology will not be as underprepared for the consequences the technology will likely lead to. Personally, I still feel somewhat reluctant using ChatGPT (and similar generative AI tools) on a daily basis, and it is probably a good use of my time to inquire where that reluctance comes from, and how to overcome it. One aspect of the future that seems inevitable at this point is that generative AI will -- at least in some domains of life -- become a staple to expect. Even if I were to learn when to trust (and when not to trust!) generative AI output would be an incredibly important way for me to be "prepared" for the future! Great article!!
I think farnam street refers to these as mental models. Inspired by Charlie Munger? Nice read!
Loved #2 on your list of predictions closing the article. It resonates immediately as something very reasonable to assume as likely true about the future. People who are willing to engage with a new technology will not be as underprepared for the consequences the technology will likely lead to. Personally, I still feel somewhat reluctant using ChatGPT (and similar generative AI tools) on a daily basis, and it is probably a good use of my time to inquire where that reluctance comes from, and how to overcome it. One aspect of the future that seems inevitable at this point is that generative AI will -- at least in some domains of life -- become a staple to expect. Even if I were to learn when to trust (and when not to trust!) generative AI output would be an incredibly important way for me to be "prepared" for the future! Great article!!
Very thought-provoking!