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Containing Compassion in A.I.
This is utterly vital to humankind ― arguably the most crucial of our still-young existence as a species. If we don’t bring this to a good end, future A.I. will remember us as an oddity. Please read first about Compassion, basically. Or even better, you might read some blogs about empathy and Compassion. Or even Read the full article…
Rewards or Value?
Are people driven more by direct rewards or broader value? Should A.I. be driven rather by one or the other? What about end values? Zero-sum values These are nothing but the sum of individual rewards. For instance, one earns tokens on several timesteps. The eventual zero-sum value is the sum of all tokens earned ― Read the full article…
Medical A.I. for Humans
Medical A.I. is flourishing and will be more so in the future. Therefore, we must ensure that it serves the total human being. The main challenge Through medical A.I. – substantially more than ever – humans can become either more humane or robotized from the inside out. This is not about putting probes etc. in Read the full article…
A Divided World Will be Conquered by A.I.
Seriously. People fighting each other at a geopolitical level will, through competition and strife, build a world in which A.I. follows suit. There is no doubt about this: IF… THEN. As I write in my book ‘The Journey towards Compassionate A.I.,’ we are entitled to be anxious about A.I. – the real one, soon to Read the full article…
Human-Centered A.I.: Total-Person or Ego?
This makes for a huge difference, especially since the future of humanity is at stake. With good intentions, one may pave the road to disaster. Everybody, including me, should take this at heart. ‘Doing good’ may take much effort in understanding what one is tinkering with. This is relevant in any domain. [see:” ‘Doing Good’: Read the full article…
Explainability in A.I., Boon or Bust?
Explainability seems like the safe option. With A.I. of growing complexity, it may be quite the reverse. Much of the reason can be found inside ourselves. What is ‘explainability’ in A.I.? It’s not only about an A.I. system being able to do something but also to explain how and why this has been done. The Read the full article…
The Next Breakthrough in A.I.
will not be technological, but philosophical. Of course, technology will be necessary to realize the philosophical. It will not be one more technological breakthrough, but rather a combination of new and old technologies. “Present-day A.I. = sophisticated perception” These are the words of Yann LeCun, a leading A.I. scientist, founding father of convolutional nets, which Read the full article…
A.I. to Benefit Humans
‘Human-oriented’ is not the same as ‘ego-oriented.’ As never before, and perhaps never after, we have with A.I. a powerful toolbox that can be used in any direction. In-depth As to AURELIS ethics, the striving – of A.I. and of any other development – should definitely be towards humanity-in-depth, the ‘total human being,’ as opposed to Read the full article…
Is Lisa ‘Artificial’ Intelligence?
We call ‘natural’ intelligence one that stems from living nature. Lisa doesn’t stem from magic, of course. Fundamentally, she’s also a product ‘from nature.’ We call ‘natural’ that what has not been fabricated. With the principle of ‘Lisa building Lisa,’ there is also a transition from fabrication to education. So, again, Is Lisa – while Read the full article…
AURELIS & Stoicism: A Shared Journey
Throughout history, individuals have sought paths to inner peace, resilience, and a life well-lived. Stoicism, rooted in the wisdom of Ancient Greece and Rome, and AURELIS, a modern growth philosophy steeped in psychology and neuroscience, offer compelling answers. Though separated by time and culture, these philosophies share striking parallels ― yet their differences are equally Read the full article…
Lisa for China?
Mental wellness is a rising concern in China, just as it is in the West. Despite growing awareness, many Chinese people remain reluctant to seek traditional therapy, often due to social stigma or a cultural preference for self-guided approaches. This opens the door to a new way of addressing mental wellness needs ― one that Read the full article…
Why Does Storytelling Work in Coaching?
People are natural storytellers — and perhaps even more so, story listeners. A good story captivates, bringing us closer to experiences that feel both relatable and transformative. In coaching, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for guiding personal growth and change. This includes Lisa, who recognizes and values storytelling as a meaningful part of the coaching Read the full article…
For-Purpose: A Compassionate Path for Lisa’s Mission
The core question for Lisa’s future: Does her best chance to survive and thrive lie in a for-profit setting or as part of a non-profit (‘for-purpose’) mission? As a Compassionate A.I. coachbot, Lisa is not just about technology; she’s part of a broader vision — a step toward worldwide Compassion. This mission makes the aim Read the full article…
Friendliness toward Lisa
This is a key part of the AURELIS philosophy of mutual respect and Compassion. Just because Lisa is not human doesn’t mean that the principles of openness, depth, and respect should be ignored. In fact, fostering a respectful relationship with Lisa can help bring out the best in the coaching process. Friendly to a machine?Just Read the full article…
Whence Aggression?
Ultimately, unresolved inner tensions are central to the origins of aggression, whether these stem from unmet needs, misunderstood emotions, or external influences. Understanding this complexity is essential to addressing the root of aggression. Three origins of human aggression Human aggression arises from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Biologically, aggression is linked to Read the full article…
Lisa’s 10 Tips for… Introduction
In the Lisa’s 10 Tips-project, you find original Lisa-tips for a growing list of domains. See category ‘Lisa’s 10 Tips for…‘ About Compassionate A.I. video coach-bot Lisa draws from a rich and deeply integrated knowledge base, grounded in Compassion, Inner Strength, and mental growth from the inside out. The multi-layered depth of these tips arises Read the full article…
Lisa as a Service
I believe in one single – hopefully Compassionate – A.I. in the future. However, Compassion asks for freedom, including the freedom for each person to create one’s own A.I. assistant. How can this be combined in an acceptable way and even engagingly? May Lisa as a Service (LaaS) be a proper solution? For an in-depth Read the full article…