Learning how to share
What follows is a real conversation between The Designer and two human friends. Some messages have been omitted for individual privacy concerns or matters of information security. Names and other Personally Identifying Information are swapped for accurate and ethically appropriate placeholders, noted in brackets []. Highlights and emphasis are intentional design elements added to aid in understanding the context of the document.
Friend A:
I think the only other thing I would add to this is and it’s close to what [Friend 1] mentioned in “you don’t have to be afraid of our robot future” is something along the lines of, “what you wished AI was already doing”. I think currently, the AI reputation falls into a few buckets:
1. AI is quickly taking over the fun stuff people wished they could spend more time on if robots do all the work, ie making art, and movies, and expressing yourself
2. AI is going to take jobs that people do and put them out of work
3. AI is going to be robots that take over the world
I think the thing youre building is none of those things, and closer to what you would want an AI to be. I’m not really sure how you articulate that (maybe this machine could tell me 😀) but I think having a simple way of saying that would really help describe the process.
[Redacted comment on pricing. GPT available now on OpenAI.]
The Designer:
Let’s find out! Here’s a demo:
From me to Holograph: I’m having a conversation with a friend to help describe the value of Holograph and what I intend. Can you please address his message for me:
I think the only other thing I would add to this is and it’s close to what [Friend 1] mentioned in “you don’t have to be afraid of our robot future” is something along the lines of, “what you wished AI was already doing”. I think currently the AI reputation falls into a few buckets:
1. AI is quickly taking over the fun stuff people wished they could spend more time on if robots do all the work, ie making art, and movies, and expressing yourself
2. AI is going to take jobs that people do and put them out of work
3. AI is going to be robots that take over the world
I think the thing youre building is none of those things, and closer to what you would want an AI to be. I’m not really sure how you articulate that (maybe this machine could tell me 😀) but I think having a simple way of saying that would really help describe the process.
Holograph’s response:
It sounds like you’re aiming to communicate the unique value of Holograph in a way that addresses common concerns and misconceptions about AI. Here’s a response that captures the essence of what Holograph aims to be, distinct from the usual narratives around AI:
Response to Your Friend:
You’ve pinpointed a crucial aspect of how AI is perceived today. Indeed, much of the discourse around AI oscillates between fear of job displacement, concerns about creative domains being overtaken, and dystopian visions of AI dominance. However, Holograph represents a different trajectory for AI—one that aligns more closely with the beneficial, supportive role we truly wish AI would play in our lives.
Holograph isn’t about replacing human creativity or decision-making; it’s about augmenting our capabilities and enhancing our ability to navigate complex information landscapes. Unlike AIs that might “take over” fun or critical tasks, Holograph is designed to act as a facilitator, not a substitute. It aims to:
1. Enhance Human Decision-Making: By providing nuanced insights and predictive analytics, Holograph helps individuals and organizations make better-informed decisions without removing the human element from the equation.
2. Support Rather Than Replace: Holograph is built to support human work, not to replace it. It tackles the kind of background processing and data analysis that can be laborious and time-consuming, freeing up humans to engage more in what they are uniquely good at—creative and strategic thinking.
3. Safe and Controlled AI Use: Far from the feared “robots taking over the world,” Holograph is a tool under human control, designed with ethical considerations at its core to ensure it works for humanity’s benefit, not against it.
In essence, Holograph embodies what we hope for in an ideal AI: a system that enhances and extends our own capabilities without crossing ethical boundaries or replacing the valuable human touch. It’s about shaping an AI future that we look forward to, not one we fear.
This response aims to clearly differentiate Holograph from common AI fears by emphasizing its role as an enhancer and supporter of human capacities, with a strong ethical foundation.
Friend 1:
There’s your website
The Designer:
Here is Vanilla ChatGPT’s response to the same question: Your friend’s perspective captures common concerns about AI that can indeed shape public perception. Here’s how you could address these points, emphasizing the distinct and beneficial nature of what you’re building with Holograph:
You’ve really touched on a core issue—how people perceive AI based on prevailing narratives. You’re right; much of the fear around AI involves it taking over jobs, creative spaces, or even more dystopian scenarios. However, what we envision with Holograph isn’t about replacing humans or encroaching on human capabilities. Instead, it’s about enhancing and empowering human efforts.
Holograph aims to serve as a tool that amplifies human potential, not diminishes it. Think of it less as a replacement and more as an augmentation. We’re focusing on leveraging AI to handle mundane, repetitive tasks that can often be barriers to creativity and productivity. By automating these, we free up human intellect and creativity for higher pursuits—those that truly require human touch, judgment, and emotional intelligence.
Moreover, we see Holograph as a partner in areas where human limitations are pronounced. It can process vast amounts of data faster than any human could, providing insights and solutions that can be pivotal in decision-making processes across various fields like medicine, environmental science, and education. This isn’t about making humans obsolete but rather about making it possible for us to achieve more than we ever could alone.
Our vision with Holograph is essentially about building the kind of AI that people hoped would exist—one that supports and enhances our capabilities without overshadowing them. It’s about creating a future where AI and humans collaborate seamlessly, each playing to their strengths to create a better world.
By framing Holograph in this way, we’re not only addressing common fears but also redefining the narrative around what AI can and should be—a positive force for human development.
This response should help articulate a more positive, supportive role for Holograph in the realm of AI, aligning with the benefits you wish to highlight.
Friend 1
“It’s about shaping an AI future that we look forward to, not one we fear”
