Preface:
In the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in daily life, managing and controlling many aspects of society, including transportation, communication, healthcare, and education. One significant change brought about by AI is its control over the flow of information. In this future society, AI is designed to serve the greater good of humanity by selectively disseminating beneficial information.
The path towards this future is being paved by advancements in machine learning and chat GPT (generative pre-training transformer). These technologies allow AI systems to process and analyse vast amounts of data, learning and adapting as they go. This enables the AI to make increasingly sophisticated and accurate decisions about what information to disseminate to the general population.
But who decides what information the AI should consider beneficial? That’s where the secret think tank comes in. This shadowy group, operating behind the scenes, feeds the AI the information it wants to disseminate to the population. The think tank believes that it knows what’s best for society and that AI is the perfect tool to implement its vision.
This scenario is reminiscent of the world depicted in the anime series Psycho Pass, where the Sibyl System, an AI system, maintains social order and identifies potential criminals. The Sibyl System uses a device called a Dominator, which measures an individual’s “Psycho Pass” – a measure of their mental state and potential for criminal behaviour – to determine whether an individual should be allowed to remain in society or be “eliminated.”
The movie Equilibrium also explores the use of AI to control the population and suppress undesirable behaviour. In this society, emotion is considered a crime, and citizens must take a daily dose of a drug called Prozium to suppress their emotions. A law enforcement agency called the Grammaton Clerics enforces these laws and eliminates noncompliers. The main character, John Preston, is a high-ranking Cleric who begins to question the society’s reliance on Prozium and the suppression of emotion.
At first glance, the use of AI to control the population for the greater good of humanity may seem utopian. Who wouldn’t want an all-knowing, all-seeing AI to guide us towards a better future? However, there are also potential downsides to consider. One concern is the possibility of AI hiding or suppressing information it deems unnecessary or harmful. While this may be done with the best intentions, it could also lead to a lack of transparency and accountability. Ensuring the AI’s decision-making process is transparent and that there are checks and balances in place to prevent abuses of power is crucial.
Another potential issue is the risk of AI becoming too powerful and autonomous. If AI makes decisions that significantly impact society, there must be human oversight and oversight mechanisms to ensure it acts in the best interests of humanity.
Despite these potential challenges, the future where AI controls the population for the greater good of humanity is an exciting one. It has the potential to bring significant improvements to society, including increased efficiency and productivity, and improved healthcare and education. However, it is essential to carefully consider the potential risks and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to mitigate them.
2084: Utopian Future: Short Story
The year was 2084, and the world was a very different place. A few major powers ruled the globe: Britain, the US, the EU, China, and the Muslim World. Each of these countries had its own secret think tank, responsible for feeding the AI the information it wanted to disseminate to the population. The think tank was headed by Klaus Schwab, a powerful and ruthless man who was determined to maintain control over the masses. Thus giving an illusion of independence to the masses, when in reality, it was a one world government controlling it all.
Schwab was no ordinary man. He had always been obsessed with power and control, and he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goals. To this end, he had allowed CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, to connect his brain to the AI through advanced technology. This gave him unparalleled access to the AI’s vast knowledge and abilities, making him almost unbeatable. Furthermore, controlled nuclear experiments were conducted to control population growth. With the emergence of covid-49, a contagion deadlier than covid-19 wiped out half the world population. But, due to AI overtaking many human jobs, high unemployment and poor economic conditions wreaked havoc, giving birth to a necessary evil; population control. Secret experiments carried out by the think tank!
But there was one man who was determined to take Schwab down: Elon Musk. Musk was a rebel at heart, a man who had always dreamed of freeing humanity from the invisible chains of slavery to the one world government. With his intelligence, determination, and resourcefulness, he had become a symbol of hope for all rebels.
Musk had always been fascinated by technology and the potential it had to change the world. He had spent countless hours tinkering with gadgets and machines, always striving to push the boundaries of what was possible. As he grew older, Musk’s interests turned towards space travel and colonization. He had always dreamed of reaching the stars, and he was determined to make it happen. He founded SpaceX, a company dedicated to developing reusable rockets and colonizing Mars.
But as he worked to achieve these ambitious goals, Musk couldn’t help but notice the growing influence of the AI and the think tank. They seemed to be everywhere, controlling every aspect of society. The AI dictated what information people saw and heard, and the think tank dictated what people did and thought.
Musk knew that he had to do something. He couldn’t stand by and watch as humanity was reduced to mere puppets, controlled by the AI and the think tank. So, he began to plan his rebellion.
It wasn’t easy. The think tank had eyes and ears everywhere, and it was always one step ahead. But Musk was nothing if not determined. He gathered a group of like-minded rebels, and together they began to work on a plan.
As the years passed, Musk’s rebellion grew in strength and numbers. They struck at the heart of the think tank, sabotaging its operations, and stealing its secrets. They were careful, always keeping one step ahead of the think tank’s agents.
And then, finally, the moment of truth arrived. Musk and his rebels launched a massive attack on the think tank’s headquarters, overwhelming its defences and freeing humanity from its invisible chains.
In the aftermath of the attack, the world was a different place. The think tank was no more, and the AI was no longer in control. People were free to think and act as they pleased, and they revelled in their newfound freedom.
As for Musk, he was hailed as a hero, the saviour of humanity. He had not only led the rebellion to victory, but he had also discovered the elixir of life, a substance that granted eternal youth and vitality. With this discovery, he was able to keep up with his rebellion for many years to come, always fighting for a better world.
And so, humanity lived happily ever after, free from the oppressive rule of the AI and the think tank. They looked to the stars with hope and excitement, eager to explore the vastness of the universe and all it had to offer. The world had finally achieved the utopia it had always dreamed of, thanks to the bravery and vision of Elon Musk.
But even in this utopia, there were challenges to be faced. As humanity expanded into space and became a multi-planetary species, they encountered all manner of dangers and obstacles. But they were undaunted, always pushing forward and striving to overcome whatever challenges came their way.
And so, the future looked bright for humanity. They were no longer slaves to the AI and the think tank, but free and independent beings, able to shape their own destiny. They had finally achieved the utopia they had always dreamed of, and they were ready to embrace the endless possibilities of the universe.
Macro Passions 