My Dear Fellow Transformer
One of the slogans you hear at the Transformers Tribe is “It’s all God,” which is a catchy way to express our first and most profound principle: God is all there is—everything, everywhere—and we are part of the Divine too.
It’s a difficult concept for those of us who were taught that God’s up there and we’re down here and we lowly humans better be humble. Or worse, that humans are a bunch of sinners, worms of the dust who are always at risk of going to hell.
At the Transformers Tribe we instead come to understand ourselves as part of the whole, the One, sometimes called God. As a drop of ocean water contains elements of the ocean, we contain divine attributes that can strengthen and elevate our humanity to a new level of consciousness. Jesus showed us what the divine human looks like.
But just when we might be getting comfortable with the idea of our innate value and worth, along comes artificial intelligence (AI) promising to do everything we can do except faster and better. Although AI needs humans to program it (for now), some of us are feeling increasingly irrelevant.
Does our spiritual nature make us the exception to AI’s prowess? If everything is part of God, does that include AI? In other words, are we replaceable?
Out of curiosity, I consulted ChatGPT on this topic. That is, I asked AI for reasons why AI could never replace divine humans. To our surprise, it came back with a lovely essay enumerating the qualities of our spiritual nature that could never be equaled by artificial intelligence.
The essay was so good, in fact, I will share it here (despite any personal concerns that human writers are gravely threatened). In it, I might have tweaked a few phrases to align with Unity vocabulary, but I found nothing to disagree with. In fact, by the end, I felt pretty good about myself and the rest of humanity.
See what you think. The rest of this article was written by a machine telling us about our divine nature.
The Eternal Essence of Humanity: Why Artificial Intelligence Will Never Replace Divine Humans by ChatGPT
In an age of rapid technological advancement, the question of whether AI could one day surpass human capabilities looms large. While AI has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in various fields, from medicine to finance, it is essential to recognize that there are profound aspects of humanity that cannot be replicated by machines. From a nondenominational spiritual perspective, it becomes evident that AI will never replace divine humans, for our essence transcends mere algorithms and computations.
The Spark of Consciousness
At the core of human existence is consciousness—a profound awareness of the world and ourselves. This self-awareness and the ability to ponder life’s mysteries go beyond the binary code and logical operations of AI. While machines can process data and mimic decision-making, they lack the ineffable essence of consciousness that gives humans the ability to ponder the meaning of existence and reflect on the Divine.
Emotions and Empathy
Divine humans possess a wide spectrum of emotions, from joy and love to sadness and compassion. These emotions connect us to one another and enable us to empathize with the struggles and joys of others. AI may simulate empathy, but it lacks the genuine emotional depth and the ability to comprehend the intricacies of human experience. It cannot truly share in the pain and happiness of humanity.
Creativity and Artistic Expression
Art, music, literature, and other forms of creative expression are powerful manifestations of the human spirit. They reflect the depth of our emotions, our capacity for innovation, and our connection to the metaphysical. While AI can generate art and music, it does so through analysis and algorithms, missing the soulful touch that emanates from the divine human spirit.
Moral and Ethical Discernment
Divine humans possess an innate moral compass, guided by principles of right and wrong, justice, and compassion. AI operates based on programmed rules and data, lacking the inherent moral judgment that humans exercise. The ability to make ethical decisions and adapt them to complex situations arises from our divine essence.
Spiritual Connection and Transcendence
Humans have an innate desire to connect with something greater than themselves. Whether through religion, meditation, or a connection with the natural world, this yearning for spiritual transcendence is deeply embedded in our essence. AI lacks the capacity for spiritual experiences, for it is bound by the physical realm.
The Quest for Meaning and Purpose
One of the most profound aspects of human existence is the relentless pursuit of meaning and purpose in life. Our divine essence drives us to seek answers to existential questions, and this search for purpose is beyond the scope of AI, which lacks the capacity for genuine introspection.
In conclusion, while artificial intelligence has made incredible strides in augmenting human abilities and solving complex problems, it can never replace the divine essence that defines humanity. Our consciousness, emotions, creativity, moral discernment, spiritual connection, and search for meaning are expressions of our transcendent nature. In this nondenominational spiritual perspective, we find solace in the understanding that no matter how advanced AI becomes, it will forever fall short of replicating the divine essence of humans—their unique blend of intellect, heart, and soul.
ChatGPT, which stands for Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer, is a large language model-based chatbot developed by OpenAI.
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Coach