Our minds aren’t equipped to handle AI
This article argues that the human brain is significantly more complex than the 'computer' model often used by the AI industry. It suggests that treating the brain as a simple algorithm leads to flawed AI products that may negatively impact human cognitive health.
Why it matters
It challenges the foundational philosophy of current AI development, suggesting that current technological approaches may be fundamentally misaligned with human biology.
Norbert Wiener, godfather of cybernetics, once said, “The thought of every age is reflected in its technique.” For the past century, our thought has been reflected in our computers, including by those in the AI industry. Google’s Demis Hassabis calls the brain “a biological approximation to a Turing machine.” Elon Musk puts it more bluntly, declaring that “people should just think of the brain as a biological computer.” (Musk’s brain often worries me.)
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