My Bull Case for Why AI Will Enable Unprecedented Human Evolution: Our Summit to Self-Actualization
How AI Can Help Us Transcend Societal Constructs and Why I’m Building Consent Ed to Pave the Way for a New Kind of Human Connection.
AI’s promise isn’t just automation—it’s liberation. By managing our basic needs, AI frees us to focus on creativity, thought, and meaningful human connections. What happens when we’re no longer tied to survival? When our worth is no longer dictated by our productivity? This is the future I envision—one where AI enables us to transcend outdated societal constructs and unlock our full potential.
Transcending Maslow’s Hierarchy: Reaching New Heights
For centuries, human progress has been shackled by the need to secure basic necessities like food, shelter, and safety. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, these foundational needs must be satisfied before we can even think about self-esteem, creativity, or self-actualization. But what if AI could automate these basic needs?
By removing the need to focus on mere survival, AI allows us to shift our priorities to the higher levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy. This means that instead of worrying about where our next meal will come from, we can finally explore our deepest interests, build genuine human connections, and achieve personal growth at a scale we’ve never seen before.
Homelessness and mental health struggles are not just personal failures—they’re often the result of societal structures that force people into conformity. People who can’t function within these rigid systems are often labeled as “broken” or “unfit.” AI could change that by lifting the burden of survival and enabling everyone to thrive.
Redefining Human Worth and Contribution
Today, society measures human worth by productivity and output. But what if, in this AI-driven world, our value isn’t tied to hours worked? Imagine if worth was defined by emotional intelligence, creativity, and contributions to the collective good.
Take Isaac Newton, for example. If he had been trapped in today’s cycle of constant busyness—bogged down by emails and meetings—would he have discovered gravity while lounging under a tree, letting an apple fall on his head? Probably not.
With AI handling the repetitive and mundane, every one of us could have our own “apple moment.”
The Role of Social-Emotional Learning in AI-Driven Evolution
To truly achieve this vision, we need more than just automation. We need to understand each other better. This is why I’m building Consent Ed. It’s not just an educational platform; it’s a way to foster respect, empathy, and understanding in a world where human interactions are more critical than ever. Social-emotional learning is the backbone of this transformation. AI might manage resources, but it’s our ability to communicate and connect that will manage us.
Consent Ed teaches the crucial skills of navigating boundaries, recognizing consent, and empathizing with others—skills that will be essential in an AI-enhanced future where technology enhances, rather than diminishes, our humanity.
A New Era of Human Evolution
This is my case for AI as a means of liberation and equality. As AI takes over the mundane, we are free to rediscover ourselves—our dreams, passions, and the full scope of what it means to be human. Imagine a future where fear and scarcity no longer hold us back but curiosity and growth propel us forward.
How will you use your freedom when the grind no longer dictates your life? Let’s build this future, starting now.