In the first half, Daniel H. Wilson, a robotics expert and author, discussed the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society. He highlighted the transformative impact of large language models like ChatGPT, stating, "They've really revolutionized the whole field... it's a whole new world now." Wilson noted that these AI systems, trained on vast amounts of internet data, reflect human behavior, creating a "fun house mirror" effect rather than a true non-human intelligence. When asked about the potential for AI to develop its own will, he expressed skepticism about AI consciousness but acknowledged the risks of unintended consequences due to the complexity of neural networks. "It's really hard to pin down exactly what the thought process is inside the algorithm," he said, pointing out the challenges of understanding AI decision-making.
Raising concerns about the corporate control over AI, he commented that "the most dystopic aspect of AI that I see right now is just the feeds, the algorithms that choose what we see...on all this endless scrolling and all the social media...it wants to extract your attention, your time and your money." As for the future of AI, Wilson believes we are nearing a critical point of artificial general intelligence. "Everybody sees a lot of opportunity... capitalism is certainly what's pouring gas on the fire for this," he remarked, reflecting on the dual nature of AI as both a potential threat and a tool for innovation.
The issue of AI replacing human jobs was also addressed. Wilson reported that it's already happening, and even physical jobs are at risk, as humanoid robots are being equipped with language models to enhance their functionality. He warned of a future where humans lose their skill sets and simply serve as "beta generators," endlessly creating more data for the technology to run on.
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In the latter half, author and intuitive Tanya Carroll Richardson presented her work and research on intuition, empaths, psychic abilities, and guardian angels. "Your intuitive system is not static. It can grow and improve and evolve," she remarked, encouraging listeners to trust their unique intuitive experiences. For enhancing intuition, Richardson recommended studying intuition through books and articles, practicing self-care, quieting the mind to create space for insights, and being open to psychic abilities such as clairaudience, where one hears a gentle voice in the mind offering guidance.
Speaking about angels, she described them as "benevolent spiritual beings" with an ethereal nature that allows them to traverse dimensions. She suggested that listeners reach out to their angels in whatever way resonates with them, whether through prayer, journaling, or simply a thought. "Angels are a source of divine love," and "the angelic realm is very responsive, always waiting for assignments," she affirmed, urging people to approach their connection with a lighthearted spirit.
Despite their loving nature, Richardson acknowledged that angels have limitations due to human free will. "Sometimes angels' wings are tied," she revealed, explaining that they cannot interfere with human choices. She also elaborated on her concept of Earth Angels, sensitive humans who serve as light workers. "They realize there's such a desperate need here for more compassion and love," she said, "and they want to be a vehicle of that."
News segment guests: Lauren Weinstein, Steve Kates