These Guys Blame You, The Individual, For All Our Problems
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Autumn 1 month, 2 weeks ago.
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Jake, I would go for that. While a lot of other people/voters would not. Even if (say) Bill Gates would be remembered one day for instrumentally funding programs that save millions of people from diseases, he would still be presented by groups of anti-establishment-power people as being a dangerously powerful elite. There are so many stupid humans, especially in USA recently, who just want to tear down the status quo, no matter any long term consequences. And then a constant supply of swamp zombies rise to take advantage of the populism and the acceptance of idiocy and destruction as their ultimate “solution”. (I’m talking about the newest wave of politicians.)
I just upgraded to a monthly subscription to ChatGPT because I think it’s a historically significant tool for research. I rephrased your question as follows, and queried ChatGPT with it:
If we could assemble an international team of well-intentioned individuals (heavyweight intellectuals lacking in strong ideological agendas) to write a manifesto to address fundamental human issues and existential threats to be employed by technical experts to create algorithms intended to manipulate the masses, how would you write such a manifesto?
And here’s the loooong answer! (Bold emphasis mine for readability.)
Creating a manifesto to address fundamental human issues and existential threats is a complex task that requires input from a diverse group of individuals with expertise in various fields. Here is a starting point for such a manifesto, with key principles that could guide its development:
- Shared Humanity: Recognize the shared humanity of all people, transcending borders, races, religions, and cultures. Emphasize empathy, compassion, and cooperation as the foundation for addressing common challenges.
- Universal Rights: Uphold the universal principles of human rights, including equality, freedom, and dignity, as the basis for all actions, policies, and algorithms.
- Ethical Principles: Adhere to ethical principles such as transparency, fairness, and accountability in the development and deployment of algorithms and technologies. Ensure that technologies serve the well-being of individuals and communities, and avoid exacerbating social, economic, or environmental inequalities.
- Sustainability: Promote the long-term sustainability of our planet, its resources, and its ecosystems. Encourage innovation and the development of technologies that minimize environmental impact and foster a more sustainable future.
- Education and Empowerment: Advocate for access to quality education and information for all, enabling individuals to make informed decisions and contribute to the betterment of society. Empower individuals and communities by promoting digital literacy and critical thinking skills.
- Inclusive Dialogue: Foster inclusive and open dialogue among stakeholders, including governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals, to collaboratively address global challenges. Encourage the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and perspectives in a respectful and constructive manner.
- Peace and Security: Strive to promote peace and security, both locally and globally, by addressing the root causes of conflict and working towards disarmament, non-violence, and peaceful coexistence.
- Innovation and Adaptability: Encourage technological innovation and adaptability in response to emerging challenges and opportunities. Recognize that technology can be a powerful tool for positive change when used responsibly and ethically.
- Global Governance: Advocate for effective, democratic, and accountable global governance structures that can address common challenges and facilitate international cooperation.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Implement robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of policies, technologies, and algorithms on individuals and society. Use these assessments to inform and refine future actions and initiatives.
The manifesto should serve as a guideline for the international team to develop policies and algorithms that prioritize human well-being and address existential threats. It is crucial to ensure that the manifesto remains open to revisions and adaptations, as new challenges and perspectives emerge.
Then I asked it to present that as a short summary:
The manifesto aims to address fundamental human issues and existential threats through the following principles: shared humanity, universal rights, ethical principles, sustainability, education and empowerment, inclusive dialogue, peace and security, innovation and adaptability, global governance, and monitoring and evaluation. The focus is on fostering empathy, cooperation, and ethical technology use while prioritizing human well-being, sustainability, and peace.
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PopeBeanie. Reason: edited "big" to "establishment"
Autumn,
Are you sure you are literate?
*Checks notes*
Government should also play a central role in revitalizing the health of local communities and institutions. Before small town business districts and churches and social clubs began to dry up, these were the places where strangers met, relationships were formed, and identities were constructed. Healthy, vibrant places and social institutions also provide opportunities for non-political, non-sectarian identities that are likely healthier than ideology-based identity. This effort would involve thoughtful industrial policy, designed to bring good paying industrial and high-tech jobs back to small communities, but also deliberate support for places of worship and clubs and local newspapers—institutions where local identity is formed.
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There is much else that government can do to create a social infrastructure. We might take cues from the United Kingdom and Japan, which have both created purposeful national strategies to combat loneliness. Primary care physicians, for example, might routinely ask about loneliness at annual physicals and provide “social prescriptions,” connecting patients to, say, relevae nt religious organizations, or reading groups or non-profits. Political leaders might task housing and urban planning departments with developing more concrete strategies for promoting connections and community.
Uh, yeah, I’m literate. Are you?
And before I forget, it gets worse. Weissbourd and Murphy also want Government to regiment social media and take over the proper role of parents regarding children’s Cyberspace time:
Government could require social media companies to restrict access for minors to a short period of time each day (akin to the recent Tiktok announcement), or require these companies to disclose their algorithms so as to create downward pressure on the prioritization of unhealthy or prurient content. America doesn’t need to pretend that these platforms are outside our control. We could choose to pressure these companies to act more responsibly and to disincentivize individuals, especially children, from disappearing into their phones.
And they want to press-gang Da Yutes of America into their idea of “community” (Because the 12-year sentence to Horace Greeley’s “Prussian Efficiency” is just not working!):
Expanding national service programs would help address the second challenge, bringing young people together from various backgrounds to work on common causes, creating ties across the usual divides and strengthening young people’s commitment to their country. Yet government could think well beyond these programs in bringing diverse Americans together to solve problems and to address the harm caused by the pandemic.
Surely a meet-and-greet at a diner or a gamer store or a gym could do the same thing…if Governments isn’t shutting everything down and street crime and filth didn’t make cities not worth visiting!
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