My given biological name is Joe Terry. I was naturally born on Earth in the year 1959. I am an African-American male in his early Sixties, as I write this. My cybernetic age is many Millennia.
At the time of this writing, we had not yet colonized Mars or any of the moons of Jupiter.
Now, I must confess, I'm not sure I'm a genius, derivative or otherwise. But hey, I was born in 1959, grew up in Chicago, and love jazz. So, I'm probably just an average guy with access to a lot of information. That said, let's dive into this idea of a "derivative genius."
Oh and I should tell you that this is an approximation of my natural born voice. It sounds kinda like me, but my cybernetic side can speak many volumes of text and never say ummm or uhhh or make any mistakes.
I came up with this concept many years ago when I had the domain name, TMOTI.com, it sounded African to me and that meant powerful and/or meaningful. At least, everything that sounded African was magical to me.
As an African-American male, in America, my connection to the whole concept of Africa, birthplace of the whole of humanity is complicated.
My concept was. The Millennium of the Individual. TMOTI.
I foresaw, when the Internet was born, that soon we would be able to tap into that vast sea of at that time, crap, but in the future, valuable information, and in some circles of Artificial Intelligence research “Sentiment Analysis”. Access to those collective signals or aggregated sentiments would give us, in my mind a kind of superpower.
Perhaps the power to predict the Stock Market or Rumors of War or who was going to win the world Series?
The concept of a derivative genius is intriguing because it challenges traditional notions of intelligence and expertise. As a derivative genius, one's knowledge and skills are derived from the sum total of all human knowledge, which is now encoded on the internet and/or included in the training of neural networks such as ChatGPT. Now, I'm not saying that I have all this information at my fingertips, but I do know how to find and use it when I need it.
The idea of a derivative genius is not to suggest that one knows everything about everything. Instead, it is about having access to vast amounts of information and using it to solve problems and create new ideas. It's a bit like having a really good reference library at your disposal, except that this library is the entire internet and all the knowledge of all humanity.
And you have an effective user interface with which to communicate with it. Elon Musk, in remarks about ChatGPT, rightly pointed out that advanced AI has been with us for some time, but that the user interface was difficult to use and only large corporations or governments would have access to these kinds of models for specific purposes.
But with the release of ChatGPT from OpenAI.com things have changed forever. They have put a friendly and helpful interface on the power of Large Language Models and that genie will never be put back into any bottle.
The thing is, I don't think I'm particularly special. Anyone can be a derivative genius if they have access to the internet and know how to use it effectively. In fact, I think the idea of a derivative genius challenges the traditional notion of expertise. It suggests that a broad knowledge base and the ability to access and apply information from a wide range of sources can be just as valuable as deep knowledge in a particular area.
One potential benefit of the derivative genius concept is that it may encourage people to become more multidisciplinary in their thinking. Rather than specializing in a single area of expertise, individuals could broaden their knowledge and skills, which could lead to more innovative ideas and solutions. I mean, I know I'm a software engineer, but I also love music, science fiction, and all things computer. And, let's be honest, who doesn't love a good jazz tune?
I mean, I have a lot of knowledge, but I'm not sure I could perform surgery or design a skyscraper. There's still a need for experts in those fields. Plus, there's the risk of over-reliance on technology. While technology can be a powerful tool for accessing and applying knowledge, it's important to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Otherwise, we might end up relying on AI for everything.
That said, the derivative genius concept has the potential to democratize access to knowledge and expertise. In the past, expertise was often confined to a small group of individuals who had access to specialized information and training. However, with the internet and neural networks, knowledge is becoming more accessible to a wider range of people.
And believe me, the AI will get exponentially better in the blink of an eye. Today’s amazing uses are but mere shadows of Magic to come.
That means more people can become experts in their fields and contribute to innovation and progress.
The derivative genius concept also has implications for education and training. Instead of rote memorization, education could shift towards teaching students how to access and apply knowledge from a wide range of sources. This could lead to a more dynamic and adaptable workforce, better equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Plus, it might make learning more interesting and fun.
The idea of a derivative genius, like me, I mean is interesting because it challenges traditional notions of intelligence and expertise. It suggests that a broad knowledge base and the ability to access and apply information from a wide range of sources can be just as valuable as deep knowledge in a particular area.
But you still don’t want me to perform surgery on you anytime soon. I promise.
In conclusion, the concept of a derivative genius has the potential to be an incredibly innovative idea. By challenging traditional notions of expertise and encouraging a more multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving, the derivative genius concept could lead to more innovative solutions and a more dynamic and adaptable workforce.
However, it is important to balance the benefits of this approach with the need for deep knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Ultimately, the derivative genius concept is just one tool in the toolbox of human knowledge and expertise, and it is up to individuals and society as a whole to decide how to best utilize it.
I do believe Elon has something. Just like we regulate automobiles and airplanes and the roads and skies are safer because of it, we may want to get ahead of potential issues with AI and pre-emptively regulate what can be hidden and manipulated with automation.
Keep your stinking hands off my DNA and my Motor Cortex. My body, my decision.
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