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The Rise of (Artificial Intelligence) AI and ChatGPT
In this era of (Artificial Intelligence) AI and ChatGPT, alienation often surfaces in our everyday lives. We feel the loss of humanism and warmth as life delivers shocks and turns unrelated to the journeys of our lived experiences. Humans increasingly become outcomes and calculations of algorithms. The romance, spontaneity, and mystique of life begin to vanish.
Alongside these losses, our freedom, liberty, and sometimes our dreams and desires are eroded. The greatest casualty is the uniqueness bestowed upon every human being—a perspective that algorithms impose as a silent curse.
When Technology Dictates the Human Mind
The march of technology, particularly AI and ChatGPT, if allowed to control the human mind and subconscious, threatens the freedom to think, imagine, and reimagine. Our autonomy over thoughts, actions, and even desires risks fading into a slow death.
Without careful consideration, we risk becoming automated slaves—never fully understanding which machine we are part of or what drives our actions. The decline of human will is imminent, leading to a profound loss of control over our lives.
Lessons from Cinema: Gangubai Kathiawadi
This reflection brings to mind Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, where young women lose control of their lives, and their flesh becomes a commodity. The storm of human greed and unbridled desire, expressed more intensely in Urdu words like hawas and vaihshat, illustrates the human cost of surrendering to external forces.
Similarly, unchecked technological determinism risks consuming the human intellect, imagination, charisma, tradition, and talent. These elements, which cannot exist in isolation from human essence, face imminent doom if algorithms dominate unrestrained.
Are We Entering a New Form of Slavery?
Are we entering a sophisticated kind of slavery and intellectual prostitution? Without strong humanist intervention, we may not find champions like the spirit depicted in Gangubai Kathiawadi to save us. Instead, we risk being consumed by a colossal, leaderless machine—a Frankenstein of technology in which humans are merely components, bound to keep moving or risk dysfunction.
The Importance of Human Pain and Reflection
Yet, there is hope. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s work reminds us that human pain can be a source of freedom. Never underestimate the transformative power of suffering. It can awaken consciousness, fuel resilience, and inspire us to reclaim the very uniqueness and freedom that algorithms seek to suppress.
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