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How the Enlightenment Ends
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How the Enlightenment Ends

The Atlantic, 2018

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Most people associate former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger with old-school political realism. In a new essay in The Atlantic, however, he strays from his usual foreign policy expertise to warn about a novel threat that has remained below the radar of most international relations experts: the rise of artificial intelligence. Although his article betrays that Kissinger is treading on new territory, his conclusion about the social implications of intelligent machines are worth considering. getAbstract recommends familiarizing yourself with Kissinger’s concerns.

Take-Aways

  • The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a growing number of human endeavors is challenging modern Western concepts of what it means to be human.
  • The use of search algorithms to find information discourages humans from putting new content into context and from engaging in deeper reflection.
  • Relying on AI to make decisions about an uncertain future can lead to unanticipated outcomes due to AI’s inability to put its actions into context.

About the Author

Henry A. Kissinger served as national security adviser and secretary of state to US presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He wrote widely on American foreign policy and diplomatic history.


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