Love the analogy (and also love our AF), but I think most people will still start with the Tater Tots before they discover the magic. You didn't buy the air fryer to reimagine cooking, you probably expected to make stuff you already knew. The "healthy crispy potatoes at home" revelation came after. Same with AI, I think most organizations will start by automating or augmenting work they already do before stumbling into the reimagined future. The breakthrough comes later, almost by accident. Are you completley screwed if you don't do this now now now? I don't think so, but since that discovery phase takes time, it's worth at least starting to explore.
People have been afraid of that every time there’s been a technological shift. The (generally wealthy) tech creators seem to have an advantage at first. But, they invariably misunderstand the value and utility of their work. Reimagining is the job of hackers. The originators always think the people who figure it out are doing it wrong.
“The real value of AI will be re-imagining the way we do things and learning to do other newer things.”
I agree but, if society isn’t careful, all of that value will accrue to a tiny, tiny number of people. And society isn’t careful.
If we look at human history, the last couple of hundred years are an anomaly. We take it for granted that we are born equal and that our rights are equal. We aren’t and they’re not, and the push toward more AI by the most wealthy and powerful will, if they succeed, ensure we return to feudalism.
Love the analogy (and also love our AF), but I think most people will still start with the Tater Tots before they discover the magic. You didn't buy the air fryer to reimagine cooking, you probably expected to make stuff you already knew. The "healthy crispy potatoes at home" revelation came after. Same with AI, I think most organizations will start by automating or augmenting work they already do before stumbling into the reimagined future. The breakthrough comes later, almost by accident. Are you completley screwed if you don't do this now now now? I don't think so, but since that discovery phase takes time, it's worth at least starting to explore.
Loved, loved, loved this John! You have me thinking of getting an air fryer now! :)
People have been afraid of that every time there’s been a technological shift. The (generally wealthy) tech creators seem to have an advantage at first. But, they invariably misunderstand the value and utility of their work. Reimagining is the job of hackers. The originators always think the people who figure it out are doing it wrong.
“The real value of AI will be re-imagining the way we do things and learning to do other newer things.”
I agree but, if society isn’t careful, all of that value will accrue to a tiny, tiny number of people. And society isn’t careful.
If we look at human history, the last couple of hundred years are an anomaly. We take it for granted that we are born equal and that our rights are equal. We aren’t and they’re not, and the push toward more AI by the most wealthy and powerful will, if they succeed, ensure we return to feudalism.