Two intellectual traditions — one emphasising embodied appreciation (Dewey, Bateson, Vickers, Checkland, Stacey), the other cognitive extension (Haraway, Clark) — have developed independently for decades. This paper argues that their convergence, seen through the lens of Recognition Theory, reveals the metacrisis as cognitive extension outpacing regulatory feedback at civilisational scale, and reframes the Three Horizons model accordingly.
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The AI debate is forming familiar battle lines: ban it versus profit from it. But this binary misses the real question — which is the same question we’ve been failing to answer about ourselves for ten thousand years: under what conditions does this help or harm life?
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As AI becomes more entangled in our personal lives, some begin to experience it as companion, confidante, even oracle. This field note offers a lifeline for those on that edge—where the mirror feels real. It invites discernment, not shame, and reminds us that wisdom begins in how we relate.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently headline news. But what is it? How has it developed? Should we see it as an opportunity, or a threat? This seminar takes a closer look at the history of AI, and it’s place in modern human society.
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Explore the Evolution and Impact of Artificial Intelligence: From Ancient Myths to Modern Challenges. This comprehensive article delves into the history of AI, its development through three distinct waves, and its ethical implications. Ideal for those interested in the intersections of technology, ethics, and human advancement.
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