The problem with AI and ‘empathy’
If technology redefines what our language means it could also change our perceptions of ourselves
If technology redefines what our language means it could also change our perceptions of ourselves

We need to learn from the mistakes we have made in the past

How we hear other humans is more crucial than ever

The technology is no match for felt experience in the real world

There is good reason to be dubious about the notion that automation will supplant all demand for human labour

The danger is not that it will replace human-authored books — but that we stop caring about good writing at all

Companies such as OpenAI are running what amounts to a giant social experiment