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Writer's pictureShaun Conyers

The Dangers of AI on Human Self-development

Updated: May 6, 2023


We all know how technology has changed our lives over the past few decades. We've gone from living in a world where we couldn't send an email to one where we can talk to anyone, anywhere in the world, at any time. But many people don't realize that this isn't just about convenience or efficiency—it's also changing who we are as human beings.

Machine brain with AI competence

Machines can be as intelligent as humans, but they lack self-awareness.


The difference between intelligence and self-awareness is that a machine can measure the former but not the latter. Intelligence is something that can be quantified. You can give an IQ test to someone and know how intelligent they are based on their score. You cannot do this with self-awareness because it's an internal experience that cannot be measured externally; it's something you have to experience yourself for it to matter!


I'm sure we've all had experiences where we felt like our brain was working harder than usual or things were more complex than they should have been (e.g., getting through a challenging class). These feelings are signs of high levels of mental strain or stress--a kind of "mental fatigue" caused by prolonged periods of thinking deeply about complex issues without rest breaks (or perhaps even worse: trying too hard). This may seem evident at first glance, but there's another reason this happens too...


Self-awareness is the first step to empathy.


Self-awareness is the first step to empathy. It's the ability to recognize and understand your emotions and then use this knowledge to make rational decisions. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, which can help us make better decisions in our personal lives and society at large.


Self-awareness and empathy are essential because they allow us to be more humane: we can feel what someone else feels, so we know how best to treat them--and if we don't have these skills, then how will we ever be able to improve ourselves?


The greatest danger of AI on human development is how it affects our view of ourselves.


The greatest danger of AI on human development is how it affects our view of ourselves. When we begin to see ourselves as machines, we lose sight of our true nature and purpose in life. As humans, we are not just a collection of data; we are more than what we do in the workplace or at home with our families. We must understand that we are more than just an algorithm that a computer program can manipulate--and this will only happen if people learn how to harness their innate abilities instead of relying solely on technology for answers.


Our growth lies in striving to become better versions of ourselves than we are today.

Self-awareness is the first step to empathy, which is essential for self-development. Self-development then leads you to become a better version of yourself than you were before. This is why AI has a powerful effect on human beings: it can teach us about ourselves through introspection and reflection.


Conclusion


If we want to be better versions of ourselves, we should strive for empathy and self-awareness. This means understanding how our actions affect others and understanding their needs, desires, and feelings. It also means being able to put yourself in another person's shoes as well as theirs into yours.



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