The Future of Being Human in 2035
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A sample of compelling ideas from the essays: -The first multi-trillion-dollar corporation will employ no humans except legally-required executives and board, have no offices, own no property and operate entirely through AI and automated systems. – Paul Saffo -“AI advisors and companions will increasingly vie for people‘s time, attention and allegiance. … Affinity blocs will form among AI devotees and among AI conscientious objectors.” – Eric Saund -“Individuals will face a stark choice between remaining ‘classic humans,’ who rely on innate biological faculties, or embracing technological augmentation to enhance or replace certain abilities. This may involve surrendering some human traits to machines – raising ethical and existential questions about what it means to be human.” – David Vivancos -“Proof of humanity” will be required: “We may find it hard to distinguish between artificial personalities and real ones. That may result in a search for reliable proof of humanity so that we and bots can tell the difference.” – Vint Cerf