Understand AI to use it for good – and not get used
A book written by an economist and a philosopher provides the information to start understanding this technology
To make the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and not be swamped by this new technology, it’s crucial for everyone – especially managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, who hold their own and many others’ destinies in their hands – to get to grips with it. This requires getting stuck in, maybe by reading“Digital Sapiens. Decidere con l’intelligenza artificiale”(Digital Sapiens: Deciding with Artificial Intelligence), a book by economist Nicola Lattanzi and philosopher Andrea Vestrucci, which aims to shed light on a topic that is not just hotly debated but also rife with misunderstandings.
Lattanzi and Vestrucci tackle the idea of AI as both an “extension of our brain” and a tool to guide and control human actions. They explore the complex issue of AI’s benefits and dangers in its dealings with humans (Homo Sapiens). Their journey starts with an analysis of human behaviour and choice, paving the way for a detailed comparison of “artificial” and “human” decisions. The authors probe AI’s qualities, presenting it not just as a challenge but also as a possible answer, depending on our full understanding and use of it. The heart of Lattanzi and Vestrucci’s argument is that decision-making with AI is doable, but hinges on our deep knowledge of its workings and our ability to use its power well.
In the book’s final pages, the authors stress this point: “Although we can create Artificial Intelligence that performs tasks with remarkable precision and speed, the qualities that really define our humanity – like creativity, empathy and spirituality –haven’t been fully captured in the digital world yet.” And again: “The challenge is to ensure our enthusiasm and pursuit of innovation go hand in hand with a renewed appreciation of the extraordinary mental abilities of Homo Sapiens. In this way, we, the digital-age Sapiens, can aim not just for a technologically advanced society but also for a more human one, with a greater awareness of what it means to be human.” A must-read book by Nicola Lattanzi and Andrea Vestrucci.
Digital Sapiens. Decidere con l’intelligenza artificiale
Nicola Lattanzi, Andrea Vestrucci
Castelvecchi, 2024
A book written by an economist and a philosopher provides the information to start understanding this technology
To make the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and not be swamped by this new technology, it’s crucial for everyone – especially managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, who hold their own and many others’ destinies in their hands – to get to grips with it. This requires getting stuck in, maybe by reading“Digital Sapiens. Decidere con l’intelligenza artificiale”(Digital Sapiens: Deciding with Artificial Intelligence), a book by economist Nicola Lattanzi and philosopher Andrea Vestrucci, which aims to shed light on a topic that is not just hotly debated but also rife with misunderstandings.
Lattanzi and Vestrucci tackle the idea of AI as both an “extension of our brain” and a tool to guide and control human actions. They explore the complex issue of AI’s benefits and dangers in its dealings with humans (Homo Sapiens). Their journey starts with an analysis of human behaviour and choice, paving the way for a detailed comparison of “artificial” and “human” decisions. The authors probe AI’s qualities, presenting it not just as a challenge but also as a possible answer, depending on our full understanding and use of it. The heart of Lattanzi and Vestrucci’s argument is that decision-making with AI is doable, but hinges on our deep knowledge of its workings and our ability to use its power well.
In the book’s final pages, the authors stress this point: “Although we can create Artificial Intelligence that performs tasks with remarkable precision and speed, the qualities that really define our humanity – like creativity, empathy and spirituality –haven’t been fully captured in the digital world yet.” And again: “The challenge is to ensure our enthusiasm and pursuit of innovation go hand in hand with a renewed appreciation of the extraordinary mental abilities of Homo Sapiens. In this way, we, the digital-age Sapiens, can aim not just for a technologically advanced society but also for a more human one, with a greater awareness of what it means to be human.” A must-read book by Nicola Lattanzi and Andrea Vestrucci.
Digital Sapiens. Decidere con l’intelligenza artificiale
Nicola Lattanzi, Andrea Vestrucci
Castelvecchi, 2024