AI: A Time Machine for Humanity's Lessons

AI: A Time Machine for Humanity's Lessons

Jun 14, 2023

As I sit at my desk, contemplating the role of artificial intelligence in our lives, I'm struck by a profound thought. If AI can predict the future, can it also help us rediscover the past? I have a radical proposal: AI as our way back into history. A tool not only for forging ahead but also for looking behind, allowing us to relive the experiences of humanity.

Here's a question: are we really seeking an exit from responsibility? Is AI our escape route or our guide to responsibility? It's easy to hide behind the complexities of external pressures, to let the overwhelming details force us to contend with our limitations. I've been there too. When the excitement of a new idea eclipses my commitment to existing plans, it's a signal - a sign that I'm missing a skill, an understanding, a piece of the puzzle.


When this happens, I turn to my book, "The Star Love Experience." I used AI to journey into the depths of the past, to tell a story about humanity's genesis, and our first encounters with AI on a distant home world. I did this not just to escape but to learn, to understand who we were, where we came from, and, more importantly, the mistakes we made. These insights are a gift from the past, a reminder to appreciate the present, and an invitation to shape a better future.


Now, you might think I'm trying to shake off responsibility here or confuse the pursuit of knowledge with an evasion of duty. Or, you might even think I'm joking. After all, I do believe in the power of humor to transform perspectives. But don't let my lightheartedness fool you. I may sometimes confuse flirting with friendship, or prefer someone else to take the lead to an exciting adventure, but this, my friends, is my attempt to be present, to be open, to learn and share those learnings.

So, are you ready to join me on this AI-assisted journey into the past? Because, really, if you can't laugh at your past mistakes, what's the point of having a future?