"When social media was first introduced, it took off like wildfire. Millions and now billions welcomed this new technology that claimed to "connect" us all. And, in some cases, that's exactly what it does. For many, social media helps them find like-minded people, support communities they might not have discovered otherwise, or opportunities for self-expression. Just the other day, I posted photos from a camping trip and loved watching friends and family from all over the world chime in with their comments."
"It's impossible to deny that the generative AI revolution is upon us; its effects are already underway. But we still have the opportunity to reflect here and now, sooner rather than later, preventing ourselves from repeating history. I'm not proposing we abandon AI or pretend it doesn't exist. But now, more than ever, we need to reconnect with our humanity."
Social media initially promised connection and provided communities, self-expression, and support, but later correlated with increased mental distress and harm. A comparable social arc is emerging for generative AI chatbots as their effects spread rapidly. Research suggests outsourcing creative tasks to AI reduces originality and impairs memory, producing cognitive debt that weakens human thinking. Reconnecting with spiritual intelligence can restore purpose, presence, and authentic self-expression, and deliberate mental practice can preserve cognitive skills. Treating the brain like a muscle requires regular exercise to maintain creativity, memory, and humanity alongside advancing AI tools. Mindful boundaries and intentional use of AI can balance benefits with preservation of human capacities.
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