I need to become better at Journaling. I have come to the
realization that while I have kept my desire to learn new
things, I lack the tools necessary to do so. One big red
flag is that I have a hard time remembering much of anything
at all. I voraciously consume ideas and thoughts. I could do
better at finding items from both sides, but I am curious
and interested. But after consuming so many articles and
books and quotes, I cannot recall the new ideas. I need to
slow down and digest it.

My memory problem does not just apply to new ideas. I forget
everything. If I don't write it down, it is gone. Appointments,
errands, ideas for gifts. Computer systems that I set up and
built, I cannot remember how to use. With so much consumption
on a daily basis, there is not room in my head. I need to put
it into a note.

Something I've been thinking about lately is the dangers we
are facing with Artificial Intelligence. Today it is a useful
tool. The problem is people. People want to win. People want
to beat their *enemies*. I *do* believe that the likelihood
of an AI apocalypse is low. I'm not *too* worried about a
rogue AI killing us all. I am worried about some human deciding
to use these technologies against his fellow humans. This is
*decidedly* a possible outcome. No amount of hand wringing
about *safety* will save us from such a fate.

Over the last hundred years, humanity has gotten much better
at cooperating than we have been throughout history. At least
it would appear so. We have managed to build a worldwide system
of cooperation. But the edges of this system are fraying. At
this point, it seems more likely that we will go to war again
than it has since the end of the Cold War. As a younger man I
naively believed that war was not necessary. I believed that
all of that violence and hate was history. Something in the
textbooks, not in our societies.

Since that time I have seen our American society stagnate. I
have learned that great victories are short lived. Hate lives
on in the minds and hearts of people. Without an enemy to direct
it, it is unleashed upon our neighbors. It is interesting that
our fashions and our music, our movies and our stories, all these
have stayed basically the same since the late 1990's. It's like
we have gotten stuck in 1997. It would seem that sometimes War
is necessary. We need something to kick us in the pants and make
us move and grow and progress.

With the advent of ChatGPT it has become apparent that we are
on the cusp of a society altering technology. The jobs that have
been the highest paying and in the highest demand are suddenly
and *exponentially* in danger of being automated away. Criminals
and hackers have taken these technologies to defraud and attack
computer infrastructures. Artists that have spent years of their
life to achieve a level of greatness have their style hijacked
and ideas stolen by an algorithm in the machine. This stirring
of the pot could have disastrous consequences. As jobs are taken
and society disrupted, the possibility of violent reaction increases.

We humans are often straddling the edge between competition and
cooperation. I asked GPT4 *What are your thoughts about competition
and cooperation in human nature?*, and this is what it said:

```
Competition and cooperation are both intrinsic aspects of human
nature, deeply rooted in our evolutionary past. They represent
two sides of the same coin and have been fundamental in shaping
the social, cultural, and moral fabric of human societies.

Competition drives individuals to strive, innovate, and push
boundaries, often leading to progress and growth. It can encourage
individuals to push their limits, develop resilience, and strive
to excel. In economic terms, competition can foster innovation,
growth, and efficiency.

On the other hand, cooperation has allowed humans to build complex
social structures, share resources, and ensure mutual survival. It
invites inclusivity, social harmony, and the sharing of resources.
Cooperation can lead to collective problem-solving, fostering social
bonds, and building communities.

However, both competition and cooperation can have negative aspects.
Unhealthy competition can lead to stress, inequality, and unethical
behavior. Lack of cooperation can lead to conflict, mistrust, and
societal fragmentation.

The challenge for societies, therefore, lies in finding the right
balance between fostering healthy competition and promoting cooperation.
A balance that encourages growth and innovation while ensuring social
harmony and equity. Understanding this balance and how to achieve it
is central to many areas of study, from social sciences and economics
to biology and psychology.
```

Thank you Robot Overlord. All hail GPT4.
I'm sure you will take great care of your pet humans one day.