Thanks to our superior intelligence, we humans have become the most powerful beings on earth. But this evolutionary success story has a dark side. In seven fascinating and smoothly written essays, Philibert Schogt examines this issue in detail. How our intelligence can lead to cynicism or snobbery, or to an unhealthy degree of empathy. About the increased complexity of our society, which fewer and fewer people understand. About artificial intelligence as a possible new Frankenstein monster.
‘Does intelligence always lead to good outcomes? Or would scientists and AI developers do well to keep some insights to themselves? A personal and socially involved essay collection about the downside of smartness.’ Filosofie Magazine
At each turn the question arises: Is it smart to be smart?
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