9/13/25

Artificially Intelligent

Mike continues a discussion on artificial intelligence, first addressing minor technical issues related to his own state of "artificial" intelligence (i.e. recent cannabis use). He defines "intelligence" as the acquisition, retention, and application of information, emphasizing its task and goal-oriented nature.

He then challenges the novelty of AI, questioning whether long-existed software tools like TurboTax or even Microsoft Word's "Clippy" assistant could be considered early forms of artificial intelligence. He contrasts AI with tools like calculators, which despite their utility, lack the capacity to learn according to how it's used.

He then broadens the conversation towards emotional intelligence, with regards to social discourse and identity politics, advocating for 3 core values in communication - (1) respect, (2) do no harm, (3) refraining from assumptions, and (4) assuming positive intention in others.

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