We are experiencing a moment of great transformation, and the speed with which artificial intelligence will change the way we live will find us unprepared. We must not fear this revolution: we must embrace it by taking it very, very philosophically. After all, everything we're seeing will undoubtedly change: we might as well face the change with courage and determination. After this (relatively) soft start, with even the prediction of many new jobs in the coming years, the upheaval will be total.
The company will change from the ground up. For many, the next few years could be difficult, confusing, and even scary if they refuse to adjust, learn new things, or reinvent themselves. The fruits of this new era will only go to those who are ready to accept inevitable change and things that are beyond their control. This certainly doesn't mean demonizing those who don't feel ready, or fight rightly against the serious dangers, the dark sides and ethical risks of a revolution like that of artificial intelligence. Indeed, these people deserve to be listened to, understood, respected: they often pose just and serious problems. Here's how we could deal with this new big acceleration given to the planet by technology.
The world has already been turned upside down, you just haven't noticed it yet
AI is fast becoming an integral part of our daily lives, yet many of us are still unaware of its unprecedented capabilities and the extent of its transformation. Thanks to'generative artificial intelligence (kind DALL E e Chat GPT) we are able to create new content such as photographic or artistic images, articles and stories, based on human models. This technology has learned from huge amounts of data to "read" what we do, to understand our language and our style, and to reinterpret it. It's what people also do when they learn a trade, only they do it more slowly (and of course, putting their soul into it, but we'll talk about that later).
This technology is revolutionizing the way we produce and consume content. We can't ignore the impact of his change, we don't have to. Who will, will make a grave mistake. Because, surprising as it may be, generative artificial intelligence is just a small sound announcing a bigger roar. Much bigger.
The change will affect all fields of human knowledge
There is no field that will not be affected by the change, indeed by the AI avalanche. From medicine toenvironment, from biotechnology to logistics, fromEntertainment to the fashion. Even fitness. For many of us, the developments of this change will seem to come out of nowhere, but they have missed the long period of preparation (which has already been there). The reaction, easily predictable, is that we will have an immense collective identity crisis.
The big challenge will be realizing that certain professions are obsolete and certain talents are irrelevant. A reasoning that will seem obvious when the first "bands" of affected workers will be lost, mostly those that not without a certain dose of classism someone defines as "unskilled workers". The same thing will also happen for most translators, customer care and other similar figures. Then the turn of artists and writers will also come, sooner or later outclassed.
And then it will be up to the "untouchables". those who today, and also tomorrow, feel safe.
In the field of jurisprudence, lawyers will see AI using its machine learning capability to review court orders with greater accuracy and present legal arguments with extreme efficiency. In the health field, doctors will see you analyze patient s' clinical data and make treatment recommendations. In the future even sketch psychological therapies with unprecedented accuracy. Artificial intelligence will develop more effective medicines, discover new cures for diseases, create building materials with increased durability, and invent new technologies that will make our lives easier.
At this point (right at this point) it's important to note that the rise of artificial intelligence will not spell the end of humanity, nor will it condemn anyone to poverty. However, people who strongly identify with their career they may find the next few years challenging as they adjust to this new professional landscape. Have you ever thought that neither your job nor technology can determine your happiness?
This will perhaps be the first moment in the world when we are called to really, practically reflect on the fact that true joy comes from our inner talents, no matter if we are the best in the world at what we do. The world will change radically around us, but our mission will always remain the same: get to know each other better, and try to be happy.
Five little rules to experience the next big change
1 Don't waste your energy on things you can't change.
The integration of AI into our daily lives will be more and more evident, and this will lead to protest reactions. They might try to boycott it or even ban it (when it should be regulated), but that won't stop technological progress, just as the Luddites failed to stop textile automation in the XNUMXth century. Even if someone is going to hold it against AI forever, you don't have to be one of them. Instead of worrying or getting angry about things you can't change, focus on being happy and productive in this new environment.
2 Instead of seeing AI as a problem, see it as an opportunity.
Artificial Intelligence may seem like an obstacle to your happiness. Especially if you are concerned that your work might become outdated. Learn to use it to amplify your talents and create things that weren't possible for you before. Don't let fear of the unknown stop you from being flexible and taking advantage of the new opportunities AI offers.
3 Search inside, not outside.
No matter how AI progresses: he can never take your talents and passions away from youexperiences and choices. You continue to find joy in creating and nurturing what you love, even as machines will do the same things faster and with fewer errors. If your identity is strongly tied to your profession, start looking for a purpose outside this pattern. Don't define your worth based on your job, feeling happy is always better than feeling important.
4 Choose gratitude.
It is not the change itself that disturbs us, but our perception of it. Happiness is a choice, and AI gives us endless opportunities to have fun. Let's not forget to be grateful to be alive in such an extraordinary time: we have the opportunity to learn more, to live healthier lives, and to experience things our ancestors never could have imagined.
5 There will always be an "old" way.
The acceptance of artificial intelligence in our daily lives will be very hard for some people, especially those of the older generation. We must be understanding and patient, understand or make people understand the new technologies. Above all, however, we must also respect those who choose to continue doing things "the old way". Let's not underestimate the value of getting things done slowly and carefully. Anyone who does not want to depend on AI in any way will still have many things to teach. One of all: "disconnecting" can remind us what it means to be truly human.
