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AI is not quite there,” he says. “These systems lack what’s being referred to as second-level context. [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt) or something like it doesn’t take the extra step of confirming the things it says. Right now, these chatbots dispense what experts call coherent nonsense. That feels dangerous.”
What A.I. Means for Buddhism
Ross Nervig
They help us make wiser choices, so we can do things that tend to work better. They’re like an inner compass that can guide us, help us find our way, and give us a sense of purpose. They provide motivation, giving us the strength to do what really matters. When life is dull and gray, they add some color. When you act on them, they give you a sense of fulfillment—a sense of being true to yourself, living life your way, behaving like the sort of person you really want to be.
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
Stop thinking so much about the “problem,” taking everyone else’s inventory—diagnosing and repairing the cause of your discontent. And instead, turn your focus to your own responses and attitude; attend to who you want to be in a world that will always be not entirely to your liking. Then you can create a good life without changing anyone or anything.
Can't Stop Thinking
Colier, Nancy
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