The Bumblebee's Unscripted Synchronicity: AI Isn't Perfect, Nature Is

Recently, podcasts warning about the potential threats of AI have become common. Perhaps it is wiser for us to focus on living well in the time we have before superintelligence emerges. As a regular AI user and an observer with experience in content translation and localization, I noticed that my own interactions with AI often neutralize some of the cautions. Cross-checking information across multiple AI chatbots, each offering different answers, can take as much time as doing the research myself. I have also found that some automatic translations of YouTube video titles completely miss the original meanings, apart from sounding unnatural. This raises the question: Does AI still lack the capability to fix even simple things? We possibly have more time than we think to wisely educate our future generations in harmony with nature before technology potentially dominates humanity.

Our consciousness often experiences synchronicities through observation and interpretation of the natural world. Moments when we pay attention to our surroundings can reveal hidden information about the flow of our lives. Sometimes, the surprising presence of wildlife can feel like a meaningful sign that connects with our reality. For example, after watching a particularly earnest bumblebee move through stunning flowers and feeling uplifted, I received an unexpected gift. Another time, I encountered a cute raccoon at a city park for the first time, and soon after, someone contacted me with good news. While these personal observations and experiences may not be considered synchronicities, living in the moment can be a valuable lesson and a life routine that we can pass on to our children. They need time to escape the digital world and be surrounded by the beauty and abundance of nature, so they can maintain their humanity and learn to live in harmony with the world around them.

One superior experience that synchronicities in nature offer us, compared to what we can get from AI, is “spontaneity”. AI’s performance with its massive knowledge, concise analysis, and rapid speed is impressive. However, my user experience suggests the need to cross-check accurate information and interpret each AI chatbot’s characteristics (depending on who designed and trained it). This creates artificial intentions behind the machine. Meanwhile, the pure, unscripted spontaneity of nature unfolds in a way that often aligns with significant positive signs in our lives. Children should be taught how to use AI chatbots effectively to avoid the cross-check that I had to do, and more importantly, they should be guided to stay connected to the spontaneous rhythms of the natural world during this time of transition.

Autumn, the season of the high sky, is in the air. Take a moment to look up and let our children know what the shapes of clouds look like, and allow them to feel the transformation of the autumn colors on the trees. It is a meaningful experience to nurture their emotional intelligence, which is an essential part of human abilities!

Growing Seeds and Becoming a Leader: Between Earth and AI

A well-known podcast recently interviewed the "Godfather of AI", a Nobel Prize winner. The interview highlighted the idea that AI is likely to replace many jobs, and learning a trade like plumbing could be an option for those seeking careers that are unlikely to be automated by AI. Although there is still a chance that we can figure it out, it is evident that urgent action is necessary due to the rapid progress. The interview video garnered more than 8 million views, and viewer discussions are ongoing with over 24,000 comments.

A decade ago, as I imagine people contemplating the threat of the era of AI, I started creating content to deliver the message of harmony between humanity, technology, and nature. Today, opinion leaders in the industry warn that fully autonomous AI with zero human involvement may arrive sooner than expected. Many people, however, tend to be concerned about this challenge instead of actively seeking solutions. For people who ask about the ethical issues, some professionals might respond that taking responsibility for the outcomes of using AI is key, but this advice still sounds ambiguous. Perhaps clear definitions of ethical AI use are necessary through international agreements or regulations. However, this is also arguable due to the intense global competition in the industry.

In these uncertain times, it is more beneficial than ever for us to embrace simple lifestyles by connecting with nature. Mother Nature is the one who provides water to cool down data facilities and bountiful food resources for our children and communities. We can have a sense of ownership in caring for nature by engaging in even small activities, such as planting apple seeds in pots at home. The small seeds will show us the vitality of nature as they germinate and grow unexpectedly. While getting quick information or psychological advice from an AI chatbot can be helpful and motivating, being surrounded by nature and creating something with our own hands makes us feel much more empowered and energized. 

Learning foreign languages is another way to stay empowered in our daily lives. There are online resources available for learning various languages, and their platforms often provide opportunities to communicate with other learners from around the world. Engaging in conversations between real people is more effective for broadening perspectives than practicing language with an AI chatbot, in terms of the ultimate goal of learning language, which is human interaction. For travelers, using newly acquired language skills in person, with eye contact, offers a more meaningful experience than relying on machine translation while staring at a mobile phone. 

When it comes to leadership in this transitional time, no CEO of any AI or tech company has perfect solutions for the challenges. They may continue to focus on development and competition. Hopefully, in a few decades, our future generation will be able to lead with the stability of technological advances. For now, we can take the lead in raising and educating children in our communities. When children face the era of eradicating poverty and disease, and exploring space and other planets, they will be the successors who value our nature and humanity.

Are you spending your time growing plants or taking your children into nature this summer? If so, you are already a leader who spreads joy in harmony with the Earth and shapes a better future!