Artificial intelligence (AI) and humans are two interconnected but distinct entities that together shape the modern world and its future. Here are some key aspects of their interaction and differences:
Nature and essence:
A human is a biological being, composed of a nervous system, emotions, consciousness, and personality.
Artificial intelligence is software or machines created by humans that mimic or surpass human cognitive functions such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making.
Capabilities and limits:
Humans possess consciousness, emotions, morality, and the ability to think creatively.
AI can process vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, perform tasks without fatigue, and analyze complex patterns, but it does not yet have true consciousness or emotional empathy.
Impact and collaboration:
AI technologies are assisting humans in many areas—medicine, transportation, education, business, and more.
At the same time, there are ethical questions about automation, privacy, and the future of the workplace.
Ethics and the future:
The development of AI raises questions of control, responsibility and moral use.
It is important for humans to define the rules and boundaries for the use of artificial intelligence in order to avoid negative consequences.
Conclusion: Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can complement human skills and improve life, but it cannot replace the human essence, which includes emotions, consciousness and moral responsibility. Balance and an ethical approach are key to harmonious coexistence and development.

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As you know, I love using AI, but I think there is always a big caveat here: Humans should not give up thinking critically because they have AI working with them. In fact, I think that thinking critically become MORE important with AI for several reasons:

1. AI can make mistakes - ChatGPT consistently gets word counts wrong which is quite a simple thing. It also makes mistakes on references and quotes quite often so although the 'knowledge' it out there, what AI makes of it, is not always what we humans would make of it

2. Over-reliance on software can cause massive problems - in the UK, we have had a huge scandal where many post office workers were convicted of theft and fraud wrongly when the software they were all using had flaws in it. Some of them have spent years in jail only to have their convictions quashed when the true culprit (the software) was discovered. The problem was not so much the software, but the faith that the people in power had in it, believing that it was infallible - a bit like saying the Titanic was "unsinkable!"

3. Currently, AI is great a suggesting formulaic things, but my own creativity can inspire new and different ideas based on these suggestions.

If we want AI to make our lives easier (and I do), then we must NOT give up using our own brains!
Together, I believe we can do wonderful and amazing new things, but there's a big emphasis on the word TOGETHER for me in all of this.

As a former personal income tax franchise owner, I see the shift in knowledge making a difference to clients. However, our government still moves so slowly that it will take time to catch up.

Until then, there will be little effect on this industry, unless businesses continue to increase fees, which forces the public to do their own taxes.

This was a trend I noticed as I sold my company and transitioned into retirement. Companies were concentrating on the wrong end of the business- income, not service. This is true of many businesses.

And when the business is no longer providing the service the client is seeking, it is no longer valuable as a business. This is when clients are pushed into the DIY market.

Hey Kyle,

This post really hits home—and not just because it’s paired with a good Kolsch 🍺. It’s the heart of a conversation we need to keep having: AI isn't just replacing roles, it's re-shaping what value even is in the digital age.

As someone building something called Wealthland, I'm seeing this shift as a profound opportunity—especially for communities that have historically been left out of the tech loop. In Papua New Guinea, scarcity has always driven creativity. But now with AI, we're entering a new era where tools aren't just leveling the field—they're inviting us to build entirely new fields.

You asked: “Do traditional roles evolve or disappear?” My take? They transform—but only if we choose to guide that transformation with purpose.

We're not just passive recipients of change—we can be the architects. Whether it’s designing an AI-driven affiliate system that supports grassroots funding, or building storytelling platforms where tradition meets technology, this new age isn’t about losing the old world. It’s about integrating it into something richer, deeper, and more collaborative.

Thanks for sparking the conversation—and looking forward to seeing how WA keeps equipping us to evolve, not just survive.

Cheers from PNG,
Leo

Happy Beerday!
I do not seeing it change what I'm doing within the next 2-3 years.
I'm a network administrator and installer. By project, I physically replace UPS's and switches. We are a long way off from producing a robot that could specfically do that type of physical replacement. I also believe that the cost of such a robot at this time would be prohibitive and that the manual labor that I provide is much cheaper.
As far as the network administration side goes, oh boy! Working with the government everyone has their own piece of the pie and do not like others touching their devices. So, if there is a problem with the installation we have to sometimes have a teleconference with all parties doing troubleshooting to find the cause and fix it.
Could something be developed that could more quickly find the problem/solution? Absolutely!
Is this going to happen in the next 2-3 years? Nope!