Jonathan MonsonIn Defense of LudditesHow do we decide what AI should do regardless of what AI can do?Aug 15Aug 15
Jonathan Monsonin𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.𝐢𝐨UncannyValley.txtThe harder AI is to disambiguate from conscious creatures, the more subversive power it will have.Jul 4Jul 4
Jonathan Monsonin𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.𝐢𝐨Frankenstein’s Algorithm: AI and the Question of ConsciousnessConsciousness seems to distinguish humanity, a sort of crown atop our head. What happens if AI wakes up?Jun 20Jun 20
Jonathan MonsonA Glass Half Full: Three Ways We’re Duped by ProgressProgress is a euphemism for conflict.Jun 5Jun 5
Jonathan Monsonin𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.𝐢𝐨AI and Human Nature: The Stories We TellAI is pervading global thought. It has been for a long time — from popular media to niche academic circles — but this time is different…May 231May 231
Jonathan Monsonin𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.𝐢𝐨AI and Capitalism: What Work MeansI hear AI come up in one of two ways: as a productivity boost or the end of the world as we know it. Both are probably fair.May 16May 16
Jonathan Monsonin𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.𝐢𝐨AI and Existentialism: From Chaos to ContextLet’s skip the already cliche “this was written by AI” bit. It wasn’t (though the image was generated by AI). The surprising demonstrations…May 9May 9
Jonathan MonsonA World Awash with ConsciousnessIdentity is the reification of separation. The embodiment of our consciousness forces this impression of separation on us:Oct 25, 2020Oct 25, 2020
Jonathan MonsonWhy “Stranger Things” isn’t Strange EnoughCAUTION: Spoilers ahead.Jul 30, 2019Jul 30, 2019