AI And The Decline Of Human Intelligence
The Hidden Threat Of Misusing AI
There’s much to be concerned about regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) — job displacement, environmental impacts, and even the potential for an AGI apocalypse.
However, there’s an immediate threat that is more subtle and unnoticed:
AI can make us dumber.
How Did We Get Here?
Let’s take a step back for a moment.
From the rubbles of the harsh working conditions created by the Industrial Revolution, many parts of the Western world eventually evolved into a more knowledge-based working society.
The Digital Revolution, apart from its cultural challenges, emphasized the importance of knowledge and information.
This shift paved the way for what we now call the knowledge worker, professionals whose primary capital is their expertise, skills, and intellectual capabilities.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 43.6% of total employment in the U.S. is based on management and professional-related occupations, including business, science, and the arts.
The digital landscape, primarily the internet, has in some ways provided a platform for human knowledge to thrive.
