How to Survive AI and Keep Your Lizard Brain in Check
If you haven’t noticed — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around you.
From the virtual assistants on your smartphone to the algorithms that power social media platforms, AI continues to affect the way you live and work.
And with this transformation comes fear and uncertainty about what the future holds.
Will AI take over your job? Will it become more intelligent than you and render you obsolete?
These are valid concerns, but there’s no need to panic — that would enrage your Lizard Brain. And that will only further confuse you.
Your Lizard Brain — it’s actually called your brain’s Amygdala — is this ancient part of your brain that’s responsible for your fight or flight response when you feel stressed.
That’s the “wild animal” or primitive part of your brain that is reactive — without any thinking or feeling.
And your Lizard Brain doesn’t necessarily like new things — especially ones that intimidate you. When faced with the unknown, your Lizard Brain kicks in — causing you to feel fear, anxiety, and stress.
And your Thinking Brain (Pre-Frontal Cortex) slows down — even taking a break while your Lizard brain is raging.
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Your Struggle is Real
As a relatively new technology, it’s not surprising that AI is panicking your Lizard Brain. You’re afraid of the unknown — and AI represents a significant change in the way you live and work.
It’s a safe bet that everyone’s Lizard Brain is on high alert — to some degree — when it comes to AI.
But instead of succumbing to your fear, you can take control by staying informed and educated about AI.
One way to stay informed about AI is to read and learn about the technology. There are countless books, articles, and videos available that explain the basics of AI and how it works.
Yeah, you can go to YouTube and just punch-in “AI for _____ (whatever)” and get lots and lots of video resources on AI.
Your Lizard Brain hates valid evidence. That’s when your Thinking Brain starts to light up again — which quiets your Lizard Brain.
By educating yourself, you can dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about AI and better understand its potential benefits and drawbacks.
AI is Your Partner
Another way to stay mindful about AI is to think critically about its applications.
AI is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for good or bad purposes.
You can be mindful of how AI is being used and figure out cool ways to integrate AI into your life to become more creative and efficient. The key is to embrace AI as a partner — not a replacement.
AI is here to augment your abilities and 10X your efforts.
One example of AI as a partner is in the field of medicine. AI is being used to analyze medical data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses. This doesn’t replace the doctor’s expertise but rather enhances it, allowing them to make more accurate diagnoses and provide better care to their patients.
Another example of AI as a partner is in the field of marketing. AI can analyze vast amounts of data and provide insights into consumer behavior and preferences. This allows marketers to create more targeted and effective campaigns, leading to higher conversion rates and sales.
BFF’s for Life
So how can you integrate AI into your life?
First, you can identify areas where AI can be useful for you and enhance your abilities. This might include tasks that are repetitive or time-consuming, such as data analysis or scheduling.
Once you’ve identified these tasks, you can start exploring AI tools and solutions that can help you automate or streamline these tasks.
You need to find AI tools that support your needs. It’s crucial to do your research and test out different options before committing to a particular tool or solution.
Like any friendship, your connection with AI will have its ups and downs. Some days you’ll feel more connected and rewarded to AI and other days you may want to have nothing to do with it.
Be Aware of the Bias
Keep in mind that human programmers are driving the Artificial Intelligence.
And once humans stay involved — you always have the potential for bias.
That means you’re not getting pure AI. Just tainted AI that’s been besmirched by bias programmers.
Political and cultural bias are real problems for current AI.
AI algorithms are only as unbiased as the data they are trained on. If that data is biased, then the AI will be biased as well.
Garbage in — garbage out.
That’s a significant concern, particularly in fields like criminal justice — where AI is being used to make critical decisions. It’s vital that true AI be trained on unbiased data and that the decisions it makes are transparent and explainable.
Time to Quiet the Lizard
AI is here to stay, and there’s no need to fear it. Look at it as a tool to enhance your life.
I know that’s a mindset shift — which may be challenging for you.
By staying informed and educated about AI, you can dispel myths and misconceptions and better understand its potential benefits and drawbacks.
You can lean into the fact that things are constantly changing.
And that’ll be calming to your Lizard Brain.
By thinking critically about its applications, you can embrace AI as a partner and integrate it into your life — making you more creative and efficient.
It’s important to stay flexible and adaptable in the face of these changes, and to continuously update our skills and knowledge to stay relevant in the job market.
AI is a powerful technology that has the potential to transform the way you live and work. While it’s easy to fear and worry about its effects, you can stay mindful and educated about AI and integrate it into your life as a partner — not a replacement.
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