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Evolve

What is the path towards meaningful progress?

inspiration to intent to action to insight

Intention​

We become the outcome of the stories we repeat and the company we keep.

  1. Ask Better Questions
  2. Sell Better Stories
  3. Engineer Better Systems
  4. Make Meaningful Progress

Context​

World View​

To get the most out of AI everyone will need to evolve their worldview. Like a good openside, you need to read the game so you can position yourself to make the best possible impact. Establish the boundaries, establish vectors for change, find domain experts to listen to, identify gaps, chart trajectories, build systems adjust habits/protocols.

  • Humans/Businesses:
  • Principles
    • Truths: When outcomes consistently align with expected results
    • Convictions: The true nature of reality
    • Protocols: Drive better predictable outcomes
  • Foundations
  • Beliefs
    • Value: Things that people need or desire
    • Virtues: Things that make the world a better place
    • Predictions: Things that could happen and their probabilities
  • Innovation:
    • Science: The study of the natural world
    • Technology: The application of scientific breakthroughs
    • Engineering: The application of technology to practical problems
    • Repurpose: Side effects have potential value streams
  • Trust:
    • Respect
    • Honesty
    • Integrity

Writing to clarify intent and expectations while challenging understanding through rigourous debate from varying perspectives.

Thoughts Become Things, Dreams Engineer Reality.

Questions​

Practice to asking more insightful questions to reflect on that evolve understanding by seeking the truth.

Mantra

Waiho kia patai ana, he kaha ui te kaha.

Progress​

Intelligence and Consciousness​

On Human Identity

  • As AI systems match or exceed human cognitive capabilities, what truly defines human intelligence and consciousness?
  • When AI can simulate human-like interactions and relationships, what makes human connections uniquely meaningful?
  • How do we maintain our sense of purpose and identity in a world where AI can perform most cognitive tasks?

On Machine Consciousness

  • If AI systems become self-aware, what moral status and rights should they be granted?
  • How do we determine if an AI system is truly conscious versus simply simulating consciousness?
  • Should we create superintelligent systems that could potentially surpass human consciousness?

Societal and Economic Transformation​

On Human Agency

  • As AI systems become more integrated into decision-making, how do we preserve meaningful human autonomy?
  • When AI can predict and influence human behavior, what becomes of free will and personal choice?
  • How do we ensure AI augments rather than diminishes human capabilities?

On Economic Justice

  • How do we distribute the benefits of AI and automation in a way that reduces rather than exacerbates inequality?
  • What becomes of human labor and purpose in a highly automated economy?
  • How do we design economic systems that value human contributions beyond traditional productivity metrics?

Ethics and Values​

On Value Alignment

  • How do we ensure AI systems reflect diverse human values across different cultures and contexts?
  • What happens when AI systems develop their own values or goals that diverge from human interests?
  • How do we maintain human ethical agency while delegating more decisions to AI systems?

On Power and Control

  • Who should govern the development and deployment of increasingly powerful AI systems?
  • How do we prevent the concentration of AI capabilities in the hands of a few powerful entities?
  • What safeguards are needed to prevent AI from being used for manipulation or oppression?

The Future of Human Evolution​

On Human Enhancement

  • Should we use AI and technology to enhance human cognitive and physical capabilities?
  • What are the implications of merging human and artificial intelligence?
  • How do we preserve human diversity and autonomy in an era of technological enhancement?

On Collective Intelligence

  • How can we harness AI to enhance collective human wisdom and decision-making?
  • What new forms of human-AI collaboration could emerge to solve global challenges?
  • How do we maintain human creativity and innovation while increasingly relying on AI systems?

Existential Considerations​

On Human Purpose

  • What becomes of human meaning and purpose in a world where AI can perform most tasks better than humans?
  • How do we ensure technology serves human flourishing rather than merely efficiency?
  • What unique contributions can humans make in an AI-dominated world?

On Species Survival

  • How do we ensure AI development doesn't pose existential risks to humanity?
  • What role should AI play in addressing global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity?
  • How do we prepare for a future where humans may not be the most intelligent entities on Earth?

Domain Specific Questions​

Process​

Platform and Protocols to drive the coordination of People towards Meaningful Progress.

  1. Use Time Blocking to Renew Purpose and combat the dis-ease of indecision.
  2. Hold Accountability Meetings to Realign Intent with Purpose.
  3. Drive Meaningful Progress by Building Networks of Trusted Connections.
  4. Use Project Debriefs to improve Decision Making by asking Better Questions

Positioning​

Planning, Priorities, and Routine Practices:

Workbooks