When trying to pull up my blogger 'reading list'... I noticed that the address was : https://www.blogger.com/blog/reading/6076673433792968099.
And I thought... 'huh, I wonder if that last number is the number of my reading list in the millions that probably use blogger...' (I'm not terribly technologically adept, so maybe this is a ridiculous thought... whatever). But it could be the reason it takes a bit long to pull up the list?
a little old folk tech humor:
I love the "whatever" in the first meme. That's definitely me.... especially when I have to look up the abbreviations everyone uses these days. I recently had to look up "Ywc" sent from my 13 year old granddaughter after I thanked her for sending me her school pic.
And I don't know about you, but lately the drugs advertised on TV also use abbreviations... so much so that I don't always know what they're trying to promote, a pill or injection for some abbreviated disease... and after they list all the side effects (and I never considered 'death' as a side effect before).
Also, I am amazed at why young people think us 'old folks' are so confused with all the new technology. They are growing up with it and accept it readily and easily while those of us who didn't even have a TV when young, are struggling to keep up... and to be honest, I think we do pretty good (although I do laugh at myself and these memes because they are funny).
And now there's the question of AI... that's one abriviation that we all know. Do we love it or hate it? Is it a miracle or a danger? Well, in my opinion (yes, I should have used IMO - but sometimes I'm old school)... AI is both... miraculous and a definite danger.
I love being able to have info at my fingertips! This is something we never had growing up. The kids today take this for granted. If AI can solve problems so much faster than humans, I think of what a help this could be medically... and in endless other ways.
But yes, I'm also aware of the dangers it presents. Since AI can come up with things faster than humans, it can probably also easily outsmart us in ways that could be devastating. Like Dave in the movie 2001, it may choose to go it's own way... because it's way is more logical - with no emotions involved.
So, what's the answer? Work on ways to control it?... and strict regulations to limit how much and how fast this research can progress? Unfortunately (again IMO), we've never been too good about regulations for control (look at our continuing problems with gun control, immigration, etc.) Seems like even when we make the regulations, we don't follow through. So, chances are... AI is here to stay - and what will be, will be.
Well, that's enough 'dooms day' thoughts for today. Maybe I should end this post with a few more memes to lighten the mood?
OK, I was going to add one more that I like... but for some reason my laptop started giving me trouble and it's taken all day for DH to fix it.
Since it started when I tried to save the quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, I'm not going to go down that road again. So... if you're interested, the quote starts with "Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future..." (you can google it)
Hope you are all having a good weekend! It's a 'tad' cooler today...
Hugs (virtually),
Rian
I think we oldsters have adapted pretty darn well!! My hubby alternates between calling it A - One or A - L so I am confused before starting the conversation about it ! I do think we, as a society, will regret rushing into it.
ReplyDeleteArtificial Intelligence (AI) although I'm sure there are other names for it. But at least it's one abbreviation that I know. And yes, it's here and will grow exponentially... not sure we can stop it... or slow it down. We'll see.
DeleteRian I like your memes at the top, at the same time they make me worry a little. I used to roll my eyes at this stuff, but the older I get the more I can relate! Speaking of age, what us ywc mean? Young water closet? I'll have to google it! By the way--you're currently one of only 2 bloggers that are showing up with new blogs on my blog's reading list sidebar. I wish I knew why. As for AI, it scares me mightily. Your reasons were good, and you're right--there's nothing but cold, killing logic if AI decided humans served no purpose here other than to gobble up the planet's resources. I think they need to contain it now--but like my friend Pam says, "the genie is out of the bottle and can't be put back." Oh well!
ReplyDeleteNo need to worry, Dug... what will be, will be. One thing about getting older, you learn to accept more easily... not saying you shouldn't do what you can where-ever you can, but some of it is inevitable. If you haven't googled my granddaughter's response to my thank you, it's simply you're welcome (Ywc). As for AI, I think your friend is right... "the genie is out of the bottle... and can't be put back". But if you googled Thich Nhat Hanh's quote, part of it says, "right now, today, we are still alive, etc." This is true. : )
DeleteLoved all the memes. (I had to look up what Ywc meant--lol!)
ReplyDeleteAI? Has always given me the shudders at times, even if I know how miraculous parts of it are. So, I am with you--both positive and negative feelings about it. :)
Rita, I guess there's some good and some bad in everything. My thoughts are just that we have to appreciate and use the good and try our best to minimize or control the bad. That may be naive, but it's all I've got.
DeleteCute light-hearted comics. I'm the cookie-dumping lady, but not as bad as the calculator folks. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI know, Linda... think there's a little of all of it in me. But I "try" to keep updated on the technology... to a point. Grandkids help.
DeleteThe calculator as a telephone made me giggle. We gave my Dad a telephone with huge buttons for the numbers and the meme reminded me of him. He still would make mistakes when he tried to make a call. Poor guy, talk about being behind with technology, though he could work the microwave. :
ReplyDeleteI do feel like I've been left behind on the technology front. There is just too much of it, and it changes rapidly. Though I use AI regularly to look things up, I do worry how far it will go. The men who control AI, at least at this point, are simply about lining their own pockets. When I see articles suggesting that AI may destroy billions of people, I am fearful for my grandson and future generations.
My reading list seems to be mixed up again...I'm seeing multiple posts from one particularly blog and just a few others. Who knows...maybe AI got its hands on it. :p
Mae, the technology is growing exponentially, so yes, it's hard to keep up. And I agree that AI is and can be very useful, we just have to use it wisely and carefully (the expression "don't throw out the baby with the bath" comes to mind - probably dates me too). But will we? (probably not).
Deletegood stuff...funny stuff today. if you access your blog and click on "new post"...on that page, on the left there is a column of options, one is "stats". it is in the same column where you see your reading list!! we all need to keep up with technology, we didn't grow up with these things. if we do not keep up, we will be left behind. i think all of us "ole' folks" have done really well!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie! I have checked "stats" on occasion. And recently we had an appointment at the Apple store. My iPhone is old and has been giving me a few problems. So we talked with this very tech smart young lady who did a diagnostic and explained what was wrong. She also explained to me what some of the icons and signs meant... as well as how to delete some of the Apps I never use. It isn't hard... just all new.
DeleteHave a happy weekend, Rian. Thank you for all these fun memes. I can identify with all the elder techie problems. Thank goodness I can ask my son-in-law for help.
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