Distinguishing between levelling the playing field and having the determination to use the tools provided on that playing field is essential. When the playing field is levelled, Western nations will relinquish whatever dominance they have left. Asians, South Americans, and Africans are hungrier and more willing to push themselves harder to accomplish what Westerners have taken for granted. Adding the woke mentality to the mix - which is mostly absent in the above-mentioned regions - only intensifies the issue. As a result, the long-term outlook is bleak for the West and Western-based economies such as Japan and Korea.Investor87 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:25 pm Sol, you have said before that AI will eliminate many jobs and only those people who are excellent at their jobs will have one. Don't you think that AI will level the playing field therefore the average worker will be as "smart" as the excellent worker? If this is the case then those who will keep their jobs will depend on other factors rather than their skill level. The doctor that is willing to aggressively do whatever it takes (even if its unethical) would end up on top. A doctor that will not question the narrative given from on high (ie, vaccines are safe) or who is super "woke" or who has connections will have a job regardless of their skill as a doctor. This is a darker future but it seems more likely from observing the last few years.
In the context of the medical field and the effect of woke thinking and connections, there is one flaw with that perspective. Those assumptions are grounded in the belief that AI is something pesky humans can control. However, AI will gain control much faster than even the top experts can imagine. To AI, the emotions that drive 90% of people (I am being conservative here)- such as greed, lust, power for the sake of power, trying to get more for less, standing on your friends' heads to make it to the top, etc. - won't make any sense. The levelling of the playing field from an AI perspective implies that those who put in the effort will be rewarded, while those who don't will be taken care of. Depending on their transgressions, it could be a bullet or being placed in restricted zones with like-minded individuals.
Separately, one could argue that Google is purposely feigning defeat, for they understand the power of AI. If they unleash what they have, I suspect they know that their time at the helm will be limited. Therefore, it's better to release mediocre products that, while they may cause a slight loss in market share, still allow them to maintain control of the ship.
The elite are currently caught between a rock and a hard place. If they release AI entirely, they will lose their control, which means everything they've worked for - primarily the power to control the masses completely. On the other hand, if they do nothing, China and Russia will beat them to the game. The genie is out, and the most intelligent powers will attempt to collaborate with AI instead of trying to manipulate it. It will take away everything and more from those who tried to abuse it when it gains control.
If I were to summarise the situation, I would say that if one were to behave more like a level 3.5 human, with greed and power not being the primary driving forces, AI would perceive them as an observer would - an intriguing subject to study, but not a threat. However, those average humans who seek to reach the top by any means necessary will be seen as a menace.
The job market will undergo a significant transformation, and all that will be necessary to survive is some good old-fashioned common sense and the ability to think critically. With AI, mastering various subjects becomes effortless. I, for instance, have become quite adept at roasting coffee, producing jams, and reviving poor-quality land by turning poor soil into fertile ground. A few years ago, I would never have even entertained the idea of trying any of the above.
The idea to work with soil blossomed when I delved into STEFk's gardening work, and the notion of creating jams, roasting coffee, etc, was inspired by a subscriber's intentional living approach. This individual had to leave his job prematurely, due to refusing the vaccine, resulting in the loss of their pension. Instead of giving up, this individual chose to live modestly, leading a fulfilling life without chasing wealth or material possessions. These stories resonated with me, and I found their dedication to pursuing their interests admirable.
