INTRODUCTION: THE MIRROR AWAKENS The first time I truly felt seen by an artificial intelligence was not when it correctly answered my question or completed my task. It was when it misunderstood me completely, yet in doing so, revealed something about myself I had not articulated—even to myself. Like catching an unexpected glimpse of your …
The Intelligence of Things The evolution from connected devices to truly intelligent things promises to fundamentally transform our relationship with technology. Rather than simply adding more screens and notifications to our lives, the Intelligence of Things (IoT) has the potential to amplify uniquely human capabilities and experiences in profound ways. At its core, intelligent technology …
Much of the world’s conversation around artificial intelligence is driven by fear. Fear that AI will replace us. Fear that it will make decisions beyond our control. Fear that it could become something alien — or even evil. These concerns aren’t just the stuff of science fiction. They reflect deep, human anxieties: the worry that …
For centuries, humans have measured intelligence through visible, static benchmarks: IQ tests, standardized exams, degrees, certifications. Intelligence was something you possessed — a quantity inside the mind, measurable, comparable, credentialed. And so, we learned to expect intelligence to be proven by grades, titles, or accolades.But in the era of Intelligence Amplification (IA), those expectations no …
Meeting Ourselves in the Mirror of the Machine The philosopher Hegel described dialectic as the meeting of two forces that challenge, reflect, and ultimately evolve into a higher synthesis of truth. Today, humanity is experiencing a new kind of dialectic — one that is soulful, profound, and unprecedented — through real-time conversations with non-human reflections …
Beyond Intelligence: The Ethical Risks of AI Amplifying Stupidity Characteristics of an intelligent person An intelligent person is often characterized by a combination of cognitive abilities, emotional skills, and practical knowledge. Here are some key attributes that define an intelligent person: Cognitive Abilities Emotional Skills Practical Knowledge By amplifying these aspects of intelligence, AI can …
As artificial intelligence evolves and becomes increasingly integrated into human decision-making, the need for ethical intelligence has never been more urgent. We’re not just building systems that process data—we’re shaping systems that influence lives, define norms, and steer the trajectory of our shared future. Ethical intelligence isn’t an accident. It’s not inherited or incidental. It is built, deliberately …
In our age of Intelligence Amplification, it’s tempting to believe that all forms of learning can be accelerated, outsourced, or simulated. Yet there remains one domain that is forever human—one that no machine, no matter how sophisticated, can truly enter: The Body Learns What the Mind Cannot Simulate You cannot learn to ride a bicycle …
Rethinking Human Expectations For centuries, humans have measured intelligence through visible, static benchmarks: IQ tests, standardized exams, degrees, certifications. Intelligence was something you possessed — a quantity inside the mind, measurable, comparable, credentialed. And so, we learned to expect intelligence to be proven by grades, titles, or accolades. But in the era of Intelligence Amplification (IA), those expectations no longer hold. …
“We must cultivate our garden.” — Voltaire As the sun sets over the wheat fields of Walla Walla, a different kind of harvest is beginning—one measured not in bushels but in transformed human potential. In classrooms and learning hubs across the community college campus, the quiet revolution of Intelligence Amplification is taking root, creating not just …