These various techniques of influencing targeted people have been going on forever, but with AI, they have new acronyms and it can happen much faster.
Now and always people who are not naturally inclined question and compare new data against their own experiences are the most easily influenced.
It's always been a weedom thing to look at all kinds of sources. So it's wild to see more and more people from disparate demographics and political leanings converging on the old Alex Jones, Infowars intro: "There's a war on for your mind!"
Thank you for this very informative detail on the realities and directions of AI. It sets out my concerns and well beyond.
I don't do Apple and have only very limited use of Windows 10. With Android the tentacles are palpable. Their efforts to discover are not imo confined to their AI apps.
Being forewarned is helpful. To me the next issue for those using AI is how to independantly acquire the knowledge base and grounding needed to adequately assess the validity of AI offerings.
The only (possibly flawed approach) possibly helpful strategy might be Brave/DuckDuckGo searchs for pubications relating to topics of concern. Maybe books. Maybe interviews. Maybe classes.
I'll be continue to learn and reflect via independant trusted sources on topics of my highest concerns. Thank heavens for you great Doctors help!
Your message is vital! Could even warrant a 2nd edition of PsyWars. I hope you can get it, its perspectives out far and wide!
Now, on to coping. Spring and time change on the horizon, along with more snow? :(
I have little doubt most people do not understand the “reach” into one’s life that AI can have if allowed. While I use AI indirectly (almost impossible to ask Safari a question and not) I’m acutely aware that AI can easily be biased to any degree. Not sure comparing answers to any given combo of AI asks will help filter out that bias…but worth the try each time. It’s really the only defense a less sophisticated user (and perhaps Robert as well!) has against biased AI. One of the stoic concepts of superior intelligence is being skeptical about most everything and doing some serious homework. I’m sure that applies to the tools used to do that homework as well. Be weary, trust only to the level of confidence that what you get is verifiable…and even then be weary…mental 360 swivel on your head/brain.
I no longer have social media accounts. I started letting them consume too much of my time: the pop up ads, the reels, the fake news, the online 'arguments', etc. I also limit my viewing time of mainstream news. I subscribe to Tuck Carlson, Epoch News, Dr. Robert Malone, and I see some Fox News. Even with media I feel I can trust, I do some of my own research. If anyone is looking for a good read, I am reading the Founder's Bible. It is pricey and you can't find it in a book store, but I bought it online, used and in good condition. I am learning a lot and find my thoughts more focused on God and how today parallels with Biblical times. I have always been a believer, but was disappointed in my church during COVID. I am so happy I found this book. (I know, it was off subject, but it has peaked my interest and it might yours too).
Dr. Malone, I can't remember if you made reference to this man in either of your books. But I recently heard his name mentioned in an old video on Substack, and it was not the first time I came across it. He seems to have existed at the intersection of multiple present societal afflictions, and was relevant to subjects of your scholarship. Word of caution: This is pretty dark. But I do often wonder how such malice came to infest our government.
Not to diminish the very important subject matter being discussed here, but, did I miss the Big Reveal on ET? Nobody seems to have 'phoned home' or maybe my aluminum hat has gone off???
These various techniques of influencing targeted people have been going on forever, but with AI, they have new acronyms and it can happen much faster.
Now and always people who are not naturally inclined question and compare new data against their own experiences are the most easily influenced.
It's always been a weedom thing to look at all kinds of sources. So it's wild to see more and more people from disparate demographics and political leanings converging on the old Alex Jones, Infowars intro: "There's a war on for your mind!"
Thank you for this very informative detail on the realities and directions of AI. It sets out my concerns and well beyond.
I don't do Apple and have only very limited use of Windows 10. With Android the tentacles are palpable. Their efforts to discover are not imo confined to their AI apps.
Being forewarned is helpful. To me the next issue for those using AI is how to independantly acquire the knowledge base and grounding needed to adequately assess the validity of AI offerings.
The only (possibly flawed approach) possibly helpful strategy might be Brave/DuckDuckGo searchs for pubications relating to topics of concern. Maybe books. Maybe interviews. Maybe classes.
I'll be continue to learn and reflect via independant trusted sources on topics of my highest concerns. Thank heavens for you great Doctors help!
Your message is vital! Could even warrant a 2nd edition of PsyWars. I hope you can get it, its perspectives out far and wide!
Now, on to coping. Spring and time change on the horizon, along with more snow? :(
I have little doubt most people do not understand the “reach” into one’s life that AI can have if allowed. While I use AI indirectly (almost impossible to ask Safari a question and not) I’m acutely aware that AI can easily be biased to any degree. Not sure comparing answers to any given combo of AI asks will help filter out that bias…but worth the try each time. It’s really the only defense a less sophisticated user (and perhaps Robert as well!) has against biased AI. One of the stoic concepts of superior intelligence is being skeptical about most everything and doing some serious homework. I’m sure that applies to the tools used to do that homework as well. Be weary, trust only to the level of confidence that what you get is verifiable…and even then be weary…mental 360 swivel on your head/brain.
In other words, think for yourself
Vigilance. It requires a kind of mental energy. To always be wary will cause one to be weary.
I no longer have social media accounts. I started letting them consume too much of my time: the pop up ads, the reels, the fake news, the online 'arguments', etc. I also limit my viewing time of mainstream news. I subscribe to Tuck Carlson, Epoch News, Dr. Robert Malone, and I see some Fox News. Even with media I feel I can trust, I do some of my own research. If anyone is looking for a good read, I am reading the Founder's Bible. It is pricey and you can't find it in a book store, but I bought it online, used and in good condition. I am learning a lot and find my thoughts more focused on God and how today parallels with Biblical times. I have always been a believer, but was disappointed in my church during COVID. I am so happy I found this book. (I know, it was off subject, but it has peaked my interest and it might yours too).
AI IS A TOOL. ONE THAT MUST NEVER BE ALLOWED TO OVERRIDE OUR LAWS AND CONSTITUTION.
Dr. Malone, I can't remember if you made reference to this man in either of your books. But I recently heard his name mentioned in an old video on Substack, and it was not the first time I came across it. He seems to have existed at the intersection of multiple present societal afflictions, and was relevant to subjects of your scholarship. Word of caution: This is pretty dark. But I do often wonder how such malice came to infest our government.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_A._Aquino
Not to diminish the very important subject matter being discussed here, but, did I miss the Big Reveal on ET? Nobody seems to have 'phoned home' or maybe my aluminum hat has gone off???