Google+ Positive Psychologist: June 2023

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

5 ways to harness positive energy in your life

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While the topic of depression is doing the rounds, let us look at how we can reverse the trend and make things positive.  Here are some tips to harness positive energy in your life. Add more to this list if you can! Here we go.

  1. Be a positive person:
    You. Yes, you are the most important energy creator in your house. So, if you are negative, or thinking or acting negatively then how can good energy flourish in your home? Think positive and act positive and be positive in life. Be the most positive person you know!
  2. Have positive emotion and act with positivity:
    • Play with kids
    • Laugh quite often
    • Be creative in your work
    • Enjoy little things in your life
    • Share your abundance with others
    • Count your blessings
    • Be in touch with your loved ones
  3. Learn to move on:
    If you are still angry with someone then learn to move on and forgive them. Because it will release energy from your heart and you can dedicate this energy to do better things in life. Otherwise, part of the energy will always be stuck in the past incident that will always bring bitterness in your life.
  4. Make money from the ethical sources:
    If you make money by unethical means, then that money will never be able to give you mental peace. Sooner or later it will bring negativity in your life. Try to treat on sincere paths, ones that you are proud of.
  5. Remove negative energy from home:
    There are many things that you can do to remove the negative and blocked energy from home. For example, you can remove the trash from your home. Clean your home. Give away things that you might not need and other might love to take. Declutter your home, especially things that don’t bring in positive energy.
  6. Bonus - Devote more time to your family:
    Spend time with your family, talking, dining, cooking, cleaning, helping with homework, household chores, make tea… Do more things that bring you close to the family and help you relax, detox and have a fresh free mind.

A home where people love each other, share a good laugh, help each other in troubles, joys is a positive one. May you have a blessed home that oozes positive energy!

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Book Review: Introducing the Other 'AI': Anthropology Intelligence

Introducing the Other “AI”: Anthropology Intelligence – SAPIENS

My CEO handed over this book to me and asked me to read it and and it was worth the time.

Introducing the Other 'AI': Anthropology Intelligence is an exceptional work of scholarship that brings much-needed attention to the intersection of anthropology and artificial intelligence. The authors have done a remarkable job of presenting a compelling argument for the importance of incorporating anthropological insights into the development of AI systems.

The book is well-structured, with each chapter building on the previous one to create a comprehensive and nuanced view of the topic. The authors provide a thorough review of the current state of AI research, highlighting the limitations and biases of existing approaches. They then introduce the concept of "anthropology intelligence" as a means of incorporating cultural and social factors into AI systems.

One of the strengths of this book is the way it brings together diverse perspectives and disciplines, weaving together insights from anthropology, computer science, psychology, and philosophy. The authors provide numerous examples of how anthropology intelligence can be applied to real-world problems, such as reducing bias in hiring and improving healthcare outcomes.

The book provides numerous real-world examples of how anthropology intelligence can be applied to AI systems.

One example is the use of facial recognition technology in security and law enforcement. Many AI systems that use facial recognition have been found to exhibit racial and gender biases, which can result in harm to certain individuals and communities. However, an anthropology intelligence approach would consider the cultural and social factors that contribute to these biases, and work to address them at the root cause.

“The last thing a fish would ever notice would be water.”—attributed to anthropologist Ralph Linton

For example, an anthropology intelligence approach might involve conducting ethnographic research to better understand the social and cultural contexts in which facial recognition systems are used. This could involve talking to people from different communities, observing how these systems are used in practice, and identifying any patterns of bias or discrimination. Armed with this information, AI researchers could then work to design more culturally-sensitive and unbiased facial recognition systems.

Overall, "Introducing the Other 'AI': Anthropology Intelligence" is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of AI and its impact on society. The authors provide a powerful and convincing argument for the need to incorporate anthropological insights into AI development, and their work has important implications for the design and implementation of AI systems. This book is a game-changer, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the intersection of technology, culture, and society.

While the book is very powerful in delivering an argument in the favor of Anthropological Intelligence, here are some potential critiques that someone may have about the book:

The book may overemphasize the role of anthropology in AI research, and not adequately address other disciplines such as computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

The authors may be overly optimistic about the potential for anthropology intelligence to address bias and other issues in AI systems. While cultural insights can be helpful, they may not fully solve these complex issues.

Some readers may find the book's language and writing style to be overly academic and technical, which may make it difficult for a general audience to engage with the material.

The book may not fully consider the potential ethical implications of using anthropology intelligence in AI systems, particularly related to privacy and data protection. The authors may need to provide a more comprehensive discussion of the ethical issues involved in incorporating cultural and social factors into AI design.

Should you read it? Definitely yes. 

Adapt