Nexus: Exploring the Frontiers of Intelligence – Issue 13, along with supporting articles from Stanford University, Popular Mechanics, Psychology Today, Rude Baguette, One Useful Thing, and Fast Company, collectively examine the multifaceted impact and future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They explore the current state of human-AI collaboration and workers’ surprising expectations for AI, while simultaneously considering the ongoing “AGI Race” and whether achieving human-level or even “post-cognitive” intelligence requires mimicking or transcending human thought processes. Furthermore, the sources caution against the potential for AI to atrophy human cognitive abilities, emphasizing the importance of preserving human creativity and emotional intelligence as indispensable assets in an increasingly AI-driven world. Overall, the collection reflects a deep curiosity about how humanity can not only adapt but thrive alongside increasingly sophisticated AI.

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