The role of humanities education in the age of generative AI is a topic of discussion as AI text
generators such as OpenAI's ChatGPT are producing essays in the wink of an eye. . The
following are potential contributions that the arts and humanities can make to our
engagement with AI.
- Ethics: The arts and humanities engage directly with the question of ethics, which is the
ultimate ends of human life. They can help identify the choices, frame them in the right
way, and raise the question of who gets to make them and how.
https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/role-arts-humanities-thinking-artificial-intelligence-ai/
- Meaning-making: Humanists are experts in meaning-making and are well-equipped to
lead the development of AI and education in the age of AI. https://humanities.org.au/news/whyhumanities-is-essential-in-an-ai-driven-world/
- Choice: The arts and humanities can make vivid the fact that the development of AI is not
a matter of destiny, but instead involves successive waves of highly consequential human
choices
- Framing: The arts and humanities can challenge and redraw framings of technology to
serve human flourishing and justice. https://shc.stanford.edu/arcade/interventions/education-age-ai
- Generative future-making: The arts and humanities can contribute to ethical AI by
mobilizing their intellectual resources and engaging in generative future-making, process,
and practice as ethical acts
- Specialization: AI is best viewed as specialists, not generalists. Humanities education can
help students develop a broad range of skills and knowledge, which can be useful in a
rapidly changing job market
- Resiliency: Being "human" will ensure resiliency in an era of disruption and artificial
intelligence. Humanities education can help students develop skills in mobility, which is the
ability to move from one job to another.
6 Skills That Won’t Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence
1. Empathy
One of the things that makes us truly human is our ability to empathize. A robot can perform
basic human interactions such as: B. Telephone Customer Service. There is no innate ability
to connect and understand other people on an emotional level, no matter how sophisticated
they may be.
They cannot "put themselves in someone else's shoes" and sense their feelings. This is a
necessary skill for tasks such as reading people's emotions, managing emotions, working in
teams, and communicating effectively. Empathy and other interpersonal skills are still very
important and necessary for positions that require an innate understanding of human
emotions. Can you imagine a robot priest giving wisdom and guidance to the masses? Or
maybe artificial intelligence trying to calm animals down before surgery? I wouldn't have
thought of that.
2. Creativity
If you have a creative mind and imagination, you have the ability to come up with new
inventions and ideas that do not currently exist. Yes, robots can recognize and analyze
existing data and substances, and on some level computers can create art, music, food, and
writing. But that's not all.
“Definable rules and mathematics play a role in all these types of creation, but the images,
sounds, flavors and ideas that are conveyed cannot be reduced to code,” says Tom of Talent
His Culture. Mr Pick explains. The first sprouts of new ideas and concepts that have never
existed before are peculiar to people, especially those who consider themselves inventors
and innovators. Even if you are not an artist in the traditional sense, creativity is also required
in other professions that require a high degree of creativity and skill. In short, human innate
creativity comes into play, and humans appreciate the unique ideas and skills that various
forms of 'craft' express and require.
3. Judgment
Imagine robots replacing lawyers and judges in legal matters. I'm a little scared. Not all
conflicts and ethical issues are entirely black or white, many are influenced and governed by
our innate sense of right and wrong. Logical, judgmental thinking has its limits. Simply put,
the concept of "should" does not exist in the robot's brain.
Conflict resolution and negotiation are related and irreplaceable skills. Certainly, certain sides
of the argument may be factually or legally correct, but there are many conflicts where
emotions and irrationality play a role. For example, both sides of a legal dispute may be
unreasonable, or the other party may have hidden agendas or motives that are
unpredictable. However, the entire field of law is not completely safe. A paralegal's job
involves a lot of searching and data gathering, a very mundane task that robots are good at.
Therefore, if you are pursuing a law degree, you should keep in mind which positions are
technically more secure in the future.
4. Planning
If you've ever played against a computer online, you know it's not a human-on-human game,
but it's just as capable and competitive, if not more. Games are usually tied to logical rules
and outcomes. Because it is predictable, it is more likely to be learned by computers.
But in reality, the future can be estimated, but not fully predicted. There are a variety of jobs
that people have to deal with with unknown outcomes, changing priorities, and information
gaps. For example, doctors and surgeons must balance different factors and priorities when
treating patients. And entrepreneurs know that building a startup means dealing with
ambiguity and making decisions based on a multitude of factors (including empathy and
interpersonal skills). some are required and are also included in this list).
5. Physical Skill
For centuries, people have come together to be inspired by and in awe of athletes and the
extraordinary capabilities of the human body and mind. Being an athlete is just one example
of a highly skilled career. And that achievement is appreciated by others because it is the
result of an inspiring and unique human ability.
In a way it's like being very creative. Just as humans appreciate the unique talents of artists
and poets, they also appreciate the level of skill required when humans hit a winning
touchdown or hit a home run.
6. Technological
Management
It might seem obvious to most people that the most at-risk jobs are in the realm of
technology—if something can become automated digitally or mechanically, most likely a
robot will eventually take it over. However, what will be needed with the increase of
technology are human beings with the capacity and ability to create, manage, and fix the
technology itself.
In summary, humanities education can play a crucial role in the age of generative AI by
providing students with a broad range of skills and knowledge, helping them develop ethical
frameworks, and contributing to generative future-making.
