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Are We Ceding Humanity to Machines?

The Battle for Meaning as AI Outthinks Us
Natalie Monbiot
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Natalie Monbiot:

is an emerging technology strategist and builder, a pioneer in the fields of AI, virtual humans, and generative video technologies.

In a recent podcast, I was asked to recommend a book, and, without hesitation, I thought of God, Human, Animal, Machine by Meghan O’Gieblyn—a profound exploration of what it means to be human in the age of AI.

It struck me deeply, but it wasn’t until I revisited it that I could fully articulate why. It touches on something I’ve been exploring for a while: the evolving relationship between humans and machines. As we integrate AI into our lives, we aren’t merely building tools—we’re entering a new phase of human evolution.

The title itself initially seemed like a strange blend of words, but, on reflection, it evokes a hierarchy we’ve long taken for granted. Gods, whether divine or created by us, have overseen human destiny for

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Natalie Monbiot:

is an emerging technology strategist and builder, a pioneer in the fields of AI, virtual humans, and generative video technologies.

Publish date: 29.10.2024

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