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Aure-Lisa — the Big Picture

July 19, 2024 AURELIS, Sociocultural Issues No Comments

This is about the big picture of humanity — Who we are. Increasingly, it’s also about super-A.I. — What it can become, and collectively — Why it matters.

AURELIS, combined with Lisa as a Compassionate A.I. coach-bot (Aure-Lisa), is uniquely positioned to be of support in this big picture with significant implications for the future of general intelligence (both human and artificial) on Earth, inviting us to redefine our understanding of intelligence.

For regular readers of this wiki, this is an effort to present AureLisa’s big picture cohesively.

No aggrandizement (?)

Admittedly, this endeavor seems challenging after the above. However, I don’t like to aggrandize anything. This blog is crafted from the heart and mind.

This said, the big picture – including Aure-Lisa’s possible role in it – is very big indeed. Its practical importance in width and depth is immense, though it begins with something close, namely: oneself — which is why it often remains unseen. Recognizing this hidden proximity is key to unlocking deeper self-awareness and tapping into our full potential.

A view of the human being, to be taken with utmost seriousness

The ‘new non-conscious’ (post-Freudian) is supported by extensive neurocognitive science. This demonstrates that your brain/mind constantly maintains a myriad of mental-neuronal patterns (MNPs) on the subconceptual / non-conscious level in various states of activity.

Some MNPs are denser in neurons, some are more distributed, and some overlap with many others. It’s a complex landscape, mostly occurring below conscious awareness.

This non-conscious landscape significantly shapes conscious thought and emotion.

Furthermore, no mental element reaches consciousness without a complex non-conscious history – playing out in mere milliseconds – impacting various levels ― no magic involved.

Enough with the basics (for more, see here). Let’s focus on practical applications.

The absence of understanding in this area leads to severe consequences in all human-related matters.

People often behave as if their actions originate at the surface level. Time and again, this is like a plant with no roots.

For example, children in school or coworkers in an organization can only be motivated from the inside out. This is what respectively Compassionate Pedagogy and Open Leadership are about. To motivate anyone, you must address the roots (non-conscious level), not tear at the plant (conscious level). Neglecting this results in substantial human and financial costs to oneself, others, and society. True motivation and inspiration flourish when we nurture the roots, fostering a deeper connection and understanding within ourselves and others.

Immense consequences on health

You may have noticed that MNPs are at the same time body and mind. This reveals the profound influences of what we term ‘mind’ on what we term ‘body’ — ultimately, both are the same. Embracing this holistic view allows for more integrative approaches to health and well-being, bridging the gap between physical and mental realms.

From this, we can deduce much about leveraging this potential influence, with numerous Aurelian insights being profoundly important.

The current approach often resembles investigating the influence of color by blending all colors into a grey blob, which yields minimal results. For example, stress is typically treated as a single entity, ignoring its many variations. Recognizing the diverse nuances of stress can lead to more effective health-related interventions and a deeper understanding of its impact on health at short and long term.

To reach the rainbow and achieve this spectrum of understanding, we need insights and tools — Aure-Lisa. By unlocking the full spectrum of human potential, we pave the way for transformative advancements in health and well-being. The potential spans from addressing depression and addiction to significant advancements in psycho-immunology, psycho-cardiology, and more. Millions of lives could benefit from these accessible solutions.

Why A.I. makes the difference

The constituting elements of present-day A.I. are smaller than concepts — as are the elements of human MNPs. This resemblance enables us to find out more about the above-mentioned essence of who we are, and to turn this into practical applications, requiring insights from both realms.

This is a two-way process, both important in theory and practice. A.I. tools such as Lisa can reveal and show us our true nature, which in turn has significant implications for creating even more effective A.I. tools. In my view, Compassion, basically, should fundamentally be the connecting link. It’s a viable choice and possibly our only hope for a decent future. Most crucially, embracing Compassion as the cornerstone of A.I. development can lead to more ethical and human-centered technological advancements.

With A.I.’s capabilities continuing to grow at a phenomenal rate in the next few years, an essential shift is imminent. It’s crucial to develop the right insights to prevent potential derailment. Eu-topia and dys-topia are both possible in the near future.

Unfortunately, in many ways, we are still pre-science regarding our mental condition, incurring yearly costs not in billions but trillions.

In my view, there are tremendous opportunities to do good and do well on a massive scale. Harnessing these opportunities could lead to a global paradigm shift in health, well-being, and technological innovation.

Given the high stakes, government funding and private philanthropy (or, at least, human value driven investment) should prioritize this. We should strive for Compassion above all. Compassion integrates the mind (science +++) and the heart (deep insights+++).

This is the essence of what Aure-Lisa stands for, meanwhile offering much in this domain, embodying the potential to harmonize human and artificial intelligence, fostering a future where both can thrive symbiotically.

Are you with us?