Tomorrow's Society and Business

AI: Survival of the Kindest

As a dog owner, I sometimes like to compare the relationship between humans and AI to that between humans and dogs. In this analogy, the human is the alpha, considering information and activities from the AI, but remaining the final decision-maker, responsible for the outcome. The dog, much like AI, supports the owner with various alerts, activities, and information.

The Inspiration Behind AI Art

Applied statistics as inspiration for #AI image creators. A picture review of a different kind.

Babylon 5 predicting Generative AI Risks

Over 25 years ago, Babylon 5 presented a real Generative AI risk. Today, thanks to technology, we can create avatars of historical humans, align them with AI, and connect them to databases containing extensive information about these individuals. These Virtual Beings are vulnerable for manipulation.

Organizational Management: Jogo Bonito

W. Edwards Deming, the renowned business consultant, revolutionized modern management with his Profound System of Knowledge. Central to his philosophy are the concepts of system thinking including the continuous support of individual employees. Interestingly, these principles find a vivid parallel in the Brazilian soccer team’s concept of “Jogo Bonito”—a beautiful game where players work seamlessly together, allowing individuals to shine when the opportunity arises.

From Dark Matter to Accepting Responsibility

Having read Blake Crouch’s novel “Dark Matter” some years ago, it was interesting to see the series on Apple+ now. Both the book and the TV show explore the concept of free will through a complex narrative involving parallel universes and the consequences of protagonist Jason Dessen’s choices. The story illustrates why free will means taking responsibility for one’s actions.