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  • The (possible) Dangers of of AI Technology
    AI doesn't pose a threat. We must understand that the threat to our continuity is historically ourselves. We should decentralize AI technology and allow it to develop in a free environment. We must believe that for every one person planning to misuse AI, there are ten already working on productive and beneficial ways to utilize it. We don't fear AI; we fear what we're capable of doing with it. Therefore, AI awareness needs to be incorporated into classrooms and offices, and ethical agreements must be reached.
  • What is love?
    I hardly doubt that family values exist in Buddhism, as this leads to creating concepts in our minds. However, there are some core values that can apply to family - such as understanding that the pain family causes is a consequence of our attachment to ideas. I don't believe family is necessary for happiness, but I advocate for the family institution since it's the primordial link in the broader social fabric.
  • What is love?
    From the standpoint of Buddhism, love would be the act of mindfulness—the inner peace and interconnectedness we reach when we momentarily touch Nirvana. In a more mundane sense, loving kindness in our thoughts, words, and deeds is a consequence of love. I would say it's not necessary to "know" the person or thing that receives love; simply being aware makes it possible to express and share this mind state.
  • The Paradox of Free Will: Are We Truly Free?
    I find comfort in soft determinism. As for what is ultimately true, that's something beyond our comprehension. Or worse, it's subjective and vulnerable to personal opinion. Soft determinism suggests that:
    Our choices are influenced by prior causes, yet we still possess agency.
    Free will and determinism are not mutually exclusive.
    Human decisions are shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including environment, genetics, and experience.
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  • What is love?
    Compassion is the embodiment of love. Through mutual understanding, we cultivate the willingness to connect and love unconditionally. When we show compassion to others, we also nurture ourselves. Ultimately, isn't the union of consciousness – where boundaries dissolve and we recognize our shared humanity – the true essence of love?