We Remain Alive Also in a Dead Internet
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- #Philosophy
- #Digitalization
- The text discusses the rapid and often unnoticed integration of AI into daily life, manipulating choices and behaviors.
- It highlights the Hegelian distinction between 'In-itself' and 'For-itself,' noting that AI regulation is already present but not fully acknowledged.
- Fear of AI evolves from mimicking human speech to indistinguishable human-like interactions, raising concerns about authenticity.
- The text critiques the fetishistic denial among users who engage with AI like ChatGPT, aware of its artificiality but embracing its convenience.
- Bot-to-bot interactions are becoming prevalent, with examples like academic publishing where AI writes, reviews, and summarizes content.
- The 'dead internet' theory is explored, where human interaction is overshadowed by bot-dominated spaces, leading to distrust and apathy.
- Crime syndicates using AI for scams and deepfake technology are cited as examples of the darker applications of digital advancements.
- The Neuralink project and brain-computer interfaces are discussed, with concerns over thought control and the loss of human intellectual gaps.
- A capitalist utopia without human labor is critiqued, drawing parallels to Marx's theories and the Matrix's depiction of humans as energy sources.
- The text concludes with a reflection on the necessity of human 'jouissance' for the functioning of AI systems, suggesting a mutual dependency.