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I keep being reminded of Eisenhower’s “plans are useless, but planning is indispensable”. While “useless” might be a harsh term, surely he is onto something in
by duusejhshhs 2mo ago
I keep being reminded of Eisenhower’s “plans are useless, but planning is indispensable”.
While “useless” might be a harsh term, surely he is onto something in attaching a higher value to the process that produced a result than the result itself.
What if “science” wasn’t about the results? What happens if you keep the “plans” but drop the “planning”?
I deeply wonder how AI will impact our personal ability to remain cognitively agile and adaptable.
Personally I notice myself becoming more abstract and being less interested in details. The cognitive movements I make cover more surface area so to speak, but I wonder how long that’ll last and what happens to a mind if it never was allowed to wade in “useless” details for a decade or more.
- scottyah 2mo agoWe'll adapt. So far, it seems like every technological increase has demanded more cognitive ability, not less. Sure, we may not need 100 people who are experts at shoveling, but the people developing, maintaining, and even operating the excavators all have to be "smarter". All the thinking, learning, and training needed to stay alive in the cold might have been mostly lost when fire was controlled, but it comes with its own risks and learning curve. I know AI is "smart", so it might hinder us there, but I doubt it can be as damaging as doomscrolling has been on human brains.
- duusejhshhs 2mo agoWe’ll adapt for sure, but not all adaptation is beneficial.. either way, it’ll happen and it’ll be one hell of a ride.