We are giving AI the humanity we deny ourselves
Rethinking consciousness, agency and human exceptionalism.
More curious, however, is the growing conviction that AI might one day possess human-like emotions, empathy, intuition, common sense, intellect, intentionality, free will, consciousness, even a sense of self or personal identity.
While there might be valid reasons to criticize traditional humanism for its historical shortcomings, we don’t need to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Elma Berisha
Elma Berisha is an independent researcher with a background in psychology and statistics. She has more than fifteen years of experience in research across regional and global projects, including her tenure at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific. Her work spans interdisciplinary research reports and case studies across diverse industries and sectors.
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