Thanks for your perspective!

> Yes, lifelong learning is an enabler for that, which is why I am doing a part-time PhD.

I'm thinking about that, too!

> I am fairly upset about the bullshitting and general cheating and dehumanising that the current hyped 'AI' is enabling.

Oh man, i am, too. And i have the fear that enshittification will only increase.

> we don't need to be using it to destroy the planet and people's sense of self-worth

We absolutely do not, but i guess they will, because it promises profits.