The episode discussed a conversation with Kenley about technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Kenley expressed a positive outlook on both technology and AI, emphasizing its potential to induce a spiritual mind state known as samadhi
The concept of brain scans and AI's ability to reconstruct images based on brain activity was explored, with the recognition that current technology is at its early stages.
The idea of using brain scans from experienced meditators as reference points to help others achieve similar states of mind was considered.
Potential benefits of AI were discussed, such as self-understanding and insights about oneself based on data collected by technology.
The debate surrounding AI as a shortcut to spiritual states and the impact it may have on personal growth and suffering was addressed.
The episode touched on the notion that AI is already influencing human behavior through algorithms and the content presented to individuals.
The negative aspects of AI, such as social media's role in causing suffering through comparison, judgment, and addictive behaviors, were acknowledged.
The importance of aligning AI with values and the seven Cs (compassion, community, contribution, consciousness, etc.) was emphasized to counteract potential negative consequences.
Mindfulness, self-awareness, and the quality of prompts used with AI were highlighted as factors influencing the outcomes and ethical implications of AI interactions.

Show Links
1. Centre for humane technology: https://www.humanetech.com/
2. Science.org: https://www.science.org/content/article/ai-re-creates-what-people-see-reading-their-brain-scans
3. Olympic level meditators: Daniel Goleman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10J6crRacZg
4. Shenzen Young https://www.mountaincloud.org/shinzen-young, and Hacking Enlightenment video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spukj-4sYS0
5. Mo Gowdat’s book Scary Smart https://www.mogawdat.com/scarysmart
6. Basics Values Test ⁠https://personalvalu.es/⁠

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Episode 8: Approaching the Inmost Cave: the dark night of the soul

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