On the Brink of Change 

The world is going through a transition, and there is nothing humanity can do about it other than recognize that change is upon us. For the most part, people are treating the idea of change with a grain of salt, but they are probably in for a rude awakening.

First off, it’s apparent that climate change is real. The fires in Los Angeles and other locations have been devastating and have resulted in the demise of people who were not able to protect themselves from harm. 

People have been talking about climate change for quite a few years, and seemingly, many haven’t taken the idea seriously. It is as though they have adopted the mantra “Out of sight, out of mind.” In this regard, the people who have suffered the most are basically those who have been in the line of fire…in other words, those who were not directly subjected to the mayhem generated by climate change have tended to ignore it.

Another set of issues that people will be faced with is connected with AI, “Artificial Intelligence.” This, too, has generated numerous warnings from people who anticipate the inevitable chaos that will ensue if something isn’t done about it. So far, the people most concerned at this point tend to be the tech people; they understand the serious consequences of the creeping menace that AI could inevitably represent. One of the reasons that some folks are not taking climate change seriously is the lack of understanding of the possible consequences if something isn’t done to mitigate this threat.

What are some of the challenges that we might face due to the increasing use of AI? As with anything else, AI can have both positive and negative consequences. On the positive front, experimentation with technology to combat blindness is in the works. Elon Musk, the apparent “richest man on Earth,” promises the development of implants that can restore sight to the blind. This is an ambitious vision, and Elon is confident that it will become a reality.

On another note, Musk is also working on initiatives that will result in robots being used as servants. These technological slaves might range from everyday domestic workers to those designed to be sexual toys. At this time, the proposal to create these technological slaves is being met with a mixture of skepticism and, or enthusiasm, depending upon which side of the intelligence spectrum a person embraces. For example, it is evident among those with some knowledge of robotics that the technology can fully actualize these promises. 

The downside of the tech revolution is mismanagement and abuse that can come from the unbridled proliferation and use of technology. Conceivably, it is possible to envision a time when passwords, computers, phones, or otherwise, can be hijacked due to AI’s ability to crack codes. If this happens, some other way of protecting our privacy must be developed. The challenge, though, is that the tech giants must exhibit the kind of integrity that would keep them from invading personal spaces. If this doesn’t happen, citizens could end up being open books without privacy. 

Ultimately, during this period of change, people will be faced with transforming their inner being to cope with issues generated by the outside world. They must embrace diversity; they must understand the richness in accomplishment that can come from people when they are free to share their ability to be flexible and to care for one another enough to put people above profit. In a world plagued by violence, war, greed, and intolerance, the road will be paved for automatic failure unless the plutocrats have a change of heart OR the people come together to demand positive changes that benefit us all. Ultimately, our future will depend upon what we all do; the best foil against exploitation will rise out of the actions of a unified citizenry. Aluta continua.

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