Wisdom or Knowledge

There’s much talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days.  Is it good? Bad? Is AI the end of civilization … or the beginning of enlightenment? Does it offer wisdom or knowledge? These are lofty questions that I have no answer.

This is what I know

The book of Proverbs instructs us to seek wisdom in all we do. That goes for understanding AI as well. I’ll be the first to tell you there’s more about artificial intelligence that I don’t know than what I do. But I do know that seeking wisdom is different than seeking knowledge. As a writer, I’m always looking for wisdom and trusted sites. Check out what Author Media has to say on the subject.

Is AI the end of civilization … or the beginning of enlightenment?

Tools work best when used for their intended purpose, but purposes are often highjacked. Dynamite, for example, was created was to help people in building and mining, but it was soon used to make bombs and rockets for war.

These are the questions I have

When Shakespeare gave us Hamlet and the thought-provoking statement, “For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so”, do you think he would have had AI in mind? Is AI–neither good or bad but thinking it makes it so–a tool or the beginning of the end?

Check its purpose

I’m of the mind, for now anyway, that a tool is just a tool. It’s how the tool is used that brings on confusion and angst. To seek knowledge, look to a reputable source to find that knowledge. We should always seek to learn. It can broaden our minds and give us the ability to reason. But don’t for a second mistake knowledge with wisdom. Wisdom should never be set aside for anything.

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
Matthew 16:26

Is AI scary?

Does artificial intelligence scare me? Maybe a little. But I think that’s because I don’t have the knowledge of what it can do. My responsibility is to seek wisdom regarding it.

Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:11

Whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay. We need to find our way with it. But don’t think for a moment that wisdom will be found in algorithms and other data studies. Wisdom is freely available to anyone who seeks it, but don’t take that gift lightly. And never-ever misconstrue wisdom and knowledge. That wouldn’t be very smart.

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