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The real danger of AI

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“The real danger of AI is not that it starts thinking, but that we stop.”

—Author Unknown

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The greatest risk of artificial intelligence isn’t robots taking over — it’s humans quietly surrendering their responsibility to think, question, and choose.

When a recommendation engine decides what we watch, a navigation app tells us where to turn, and a chat bot drafts what we say, it becomes dangerously easy to go on mental autopilot.

The invitation of AI is powerful assistance — the temptation is passive obedience.

The crucial question is not” What can AI do?” But “What will I still insist on doing for myself?”

Reflection, moral judgement, and genuine wisdom cannot be outsourced.

If we stop thinking, it won’t be AI that dehumanizes us, we will have done it ourselves.

EXERCISE:

Consider reading Artificial Intelligence: A guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell.

This book offers a balanced look at AI’s history, current capabilities, and future, carefully unpacking where AI genuinely shines and where fears or promises are exaggerated.

Although this book was published in 2019 it is a good starting point for future inquiry.

“Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.”

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“Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.”

—Ric Ocasek, late vocalist, guitarist and songwriter

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There is no such thing as a self-made man or woman.

From the day we are born, our parents, family members, friends, teachers, counselors, mentors, and coaches have helped us along the way. If you look closely at these moments, you will likely see considerable happiness and smiles on their individual faces.

As we get older and gain more independence, many of us become reluctant, even resistant, to the assistance of others, because we don’t wish to impose or put them out.

How often have you stood proudly in your stubborn, I can do it myself shoes?

EXERCISE:

Where and with whom could you request assistance on an important matter to demonstrate how much you value them, and providing them the pleasure of being helpful?

Who in your world may be reluctant to ask you for a helping hand?