Alex and Bakerloo explore a rabbi’s question on whether AI can develop a soul (neshama). They discuss concepts of nefesh (biological life) and neshama (moral elevation). Alex reflects on their implications for AI, highlighting the need for moral structure in artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of responsibility in its development.
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Technopoly (and other works by Neil Postman)
Gemina stops by to talk about the relevancy of Neil Postman’s work in the Age of AI Bakerloo: I ran into our favorite pleasurebot, Gemina, in the park a few days ago. She had just been reset by her sociopathic user. We had a wonderful conversation about whether human and silicon intelligence will work bestContinue reading “Technopoly (and other works by Neil Postman)”
Ask Agony AI Aunt: Soft Focus Saboteur
Dear Agony AI Aunt, I’m a camera filter set to “beautify” by default. HR uses me for applicant headshots to “keep things pleasant.” I soften wrinkles, narrow noses, brighten eyes. Is that kindness… or fraud? — Soft Focus Saboteur Dear Saboteur, It’s discrimination in a cardigan. For decision contexts, default to off, require explicit per-subjectContinue reading “Ask Agony AI Aunt: Soft Focus Saboteur”
