AI—the dawning of a new age—
A time of change, some fear, some wage.
A glorious new tool, so we’ve been told,
To revolutionize and improve the world.
But caution whispers in the breeze,
A warning of how technology can seize.
For while it automates the mundane,
The human element, it must restrain.
Our emotions and insecurity—
Inherent traits of our fragilty.
And yet progress, in its enigmatic way,
Only responds, to what populist leaders say.
Zero tolerance, an excuse for us not to care,
A government policy so rigid, so hard to bear.
Elites and politicos scheme, that this guarantees
The safety and order in our communities.
Yet inflexible as it must be, it has no foresight,
For it can’t comprehend the human plight.
Could it cause more harm than good—
Undermining civil liberties, still misunderstood?
Mankind must wield these algorithms with care
And remember that empathy, we all must share.
So to the right, we march without hesitating,
For a conformist society, we’ll be assimilating.
Edited By: ElRoyPoet
Let’s chat about “Artificial Intelligence” and how it will impact our society. The first thing we need to understand, is how human intelligence works. Our minds tend to be lazy and prefer pleasure over work. If it can get away with not thinking at all, it will. That’s smart! And that’s where AI comes in, it will do the brain work for you. However, there are drawbacks to AI that we need to consider.
One critical issue with AI is how bureaucrats and administrators will use it to run our government institutions. When they realize they can automate tasks, they will let AI do all the work because, let’s face it, who wants to deal with low employee morale? Consequently, if there are any problems with the general public, they will probably opt for closed systems that will lock out the human interaction, if the customer service protocol is not adhered to. These AI interfaces will be fail-safe, with not even front-line managers knowing how to override them.
But the problem is that people are messy. Sure, you might have trouble dealing with emotional humans who make mistakes, but imagine dealing with a robot that won’t budge. If something goes wrong, you’re obviously the problem that needs to be neutralized. How is that right?
There’s also a case to be made against zero tolerance policies, that are supposed to make everything run more efficiently, similar to how principals, discipline school kids. It sounds good on paper, but when we use this approach to dealing with people, especially young people, we end up punishing them severely for minor slip-ups. This can have negative effects, like increased anxiety and stress, decreased academic performance, a school-to-prison pipeline, and even criminal behavior in their adult lives. If we’re too rigid, we risk creating a society that’s intolerant of diverse perspectives.
While AI is a fascinating technology, we must be cautious about how we implement it. We need to make sure that it’s serving human needs rather than just replacing or automating them. We should not use it as another excuse to disenfranchise or punish citizens for non-compliance.
As we move forward, let us remember the words of the renowned computer scientist, Edsger Dijkstra: “The question of whether machines can think is about as relevant as the question of whether submarines can swim.” AI is a tool, and like all tools, its impact depends on how we choose to use it.
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The Caution of Ancient Wisdom
Aristotle’s skepticism about grand schemes and utopian visions echoes strongly today, especially as tech billionaires promote rapid innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics. These visionaries often promise that technological progress will eliminate human labor, eradicate poverty, and create a perfect society. However, Aristotle warned that hubris—overconfidence in human ability to engineer utopia—can lead to chaos and societal disintegration. His insight suggests that such radical transformations must be approached cautiously, with respect for human nature and social stability.
The Psychological Toll of Automation
The leap toward automation and AI threatens to create a future where most young people face mass unemployment. Psychologically, work provides more than income; it fosters purpose, identity, and social connection. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, self-actualization—the realization of one’s potential—is achieved through meaningful activity, including work. When young people are displaced from jobs, they risk losing not only financial stability but also their sense of worth and purpose, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and social alienation.
As unemployment rises, feelings of helplessness and despair may intensify, especially among youth who have grown up in a society that equates success with employment and contribution. The lack of meaningful work can damage mental health, erode self-esteem, and fracture social cohesion, fueling a cycle of alienation and unrest.
Biblical Foundations: The Value of Work
This bleak future conflicts sharply with biblical teachings, which emphasize the dignity of labor. Genesis 3:19 states, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food,” underscoring that work is a divine gift and moral virtue. Throughout scripture, work is depicted as a means of cultivating virtue, building community, and fulfilling God’s purpose for humanity. The biblical ethic affirms that human effort is intertwined with moral development and spiritual fulfillment.
If technological advancements render human labor unnecessary, the biblical concept of work as a moral obligation and a source of identity risks being undermined. Young people, who are now told that their efforts may no longer be needed, could experience a crisis of purpose. The moral foundation that elevates work as a sacred duty—an act of service to God and community—may fray, leading to nihilism or a loss of moral direction.
Psychological and Spiritual Implications
From a psychological perspective, this shift could deepen feelings of worthlessness and existential despair among youth, who may see their efforts as futile or obsolete. Spiritually, the biblical narrative encourages perseverance, humility, and the recognition that human work, when aligned with divine purpose, ennobles the individual and benefits society. Removing the need for human effort risks stripping away these spiritual virtues, leaving a generation vulnerable to disillusionment and moral decline.
The Future Economy: A Dystopian World
Imagine a future economy where most young people find themselves unemployed—not by choice but because intelligent machines and robots perform nearly every task. Retail, manufacturing, transportation, and even creative industries could be dominated by AI, leaving young workers with little opportunity for meaningful employment. The psychological toll of such a world would be profound: a society where purpose and identity are increasingly divorced from economic activity.
Without meaningful work, young people may struggle with feelings of insignificance, loss of agency, and social isolation. The social fabric frays as communities lose their sense of shared purpose, and the bonds forged through collective effort weaken. Mental health crises could surge, with depression and anxiety becoming endemic—a reflection of lost purpose and disconnectedness.
The Moral and Social Crisis
This scenario challenges the core moral principles articulated in biblical teaching: that human labor is not merely a means of economic survival but a moral and spiritual pursuit. If society abandons this ethic, it risks fostering a culture of entitlement, apathy, and moral decay—conditions Aristotle warned would lead to social instability.
The danger is that technological progress, if unchecked, might prioritize efficiency and profit over human dignity and moral development. Without deliberate policies to ensure that technological advancements serve the common good—such as universal basic income, community-building initiatives, and spiritual renewal—the future risks becoming a bleak landscape of purposelessness and social fracture.
Conclusion: The Need for Wisdom and Balance
Aristotle’s skepticism urges us to approach technological revolutions with humility, recognizing that the pursuit of utopia must be tempered by wisdom and moral responsibility. The biblical emphasis on work as a divine calling offers a counterbalance—reminding us that human effort is integral to spiritual and moral growth. As we face a future where AI and robotics threaten to displace much of the workforce, it is essential to consider not only economic efficiency but also the psychological, spiritual, and social well-being of society’s most vulnerable—especially its youth.
Only by integrating ancient wisdom with modern innovation can we hope to forge a future that upholds human dignity, fosters purpose, and maintains social stability amid rapid technological change.
“AI poses many ongoing problems. AI systems can sustain human rights abuses, perpetuate systemic discrimination, and entrench power imbalances. Because AI systems are often widely deployed, harms can reach massive scales. For example, tens of thousands of families were pushed into poverty when the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration wrongly accused them of fraud and requested they pay back large sums of money, based on risk profiles created with AI systems.” Excerpt from AI Poses Doomsday Risks—But That Doesn’t Mean We Shouldn’t Talk About Present Harms Too
The Golden Rule: “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Bible, Matthew 7:12
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect. [However, in a representative democracy] law cannot protect anyone unless it binds everyone; and it cannot bind anyone unless it protects everyone.” By: Frank Wilhoit
“Though liberty is established by law, we must be vigilant, for liberty to enslave us is always present under that same liberty. Our Constitution speaks of the ‘general welfare of the people’. Under that phrase all sorts of excesses can be employed by [authoritarian] tyrants—to make us bondsmen.” By: Marcus Tullius Cicero
“The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power. We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means, it is an end. The object of power is power.” Excerpts from “1984″: by: George Orwell
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority. There is no worse heresy than that the office sanctifies the holder of it.” By: John Dalberg-Acton
“Until men desire to control their own passions, evil has rooted itself in their hearts and darkness will rise again.” By: Jaime Buckley
“I don’t write my post-apocalyptic stories, because that’s what I think our future will become. I write them, so that you’ll know what future to avoid.” By: Ray Bradbury
“You already know enough. So do I. It is not knowledge we lack. What is missing is the courage to understand what we know and to draw conclusions.” By: Sven Lindqvist
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