Even before AI, authenticity was in some sense degraded by noise of social media.
We pretend to be the authors of our own discourse, but in reality our discourse is a blend of numerous streams of competing versions of authenticity. Even when we feel we're being authentic, at best, perhaps we're simply being 'honest', which is not quite the same thing.
At some point in the future, AI may be an autonomous entity, but for now at least Ai is made from what we teach it. It is a reflection of us.
AI can be used to make us seem more authentic. It can also be used to bend the truth. There may come a time - if it hasn't already arrived - when we just learn to accept that we live in parallel worlds with different, incompatible truths. And where those truths are seen to intersect is where we will make 'a deal' before returning to our stream of perceived truth and reality.
Even before AI, authenticity was in some sense degraded by noise of social media.
We pretend to be the authors of our own discourse, but in reality our discourse is a blend of numerous streams of competing versions of authenticity. Even when we feel we're being authentic, at best, perhaps we're simply being 'honest', which is not quite the same thing.
At some point in the future, AI may be an autonomous entity, but for now at least Ai is made from what we teach it. It is a reflection of us.
AI can be used to make us seem more authentic. It can also be used to bend the truth. There may come a time - if it hasn't already arrived - when we just learn to accept that we live in parallel worlds with different, incompatible truths. And where those truths are seen to intersect is where we will make 'a deal' before returning to our stream of perceived truth and reality.
This is really insightful and I like you calling out honestly as a distinct quality. Lots more to think about - thanks!🙏