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Through the Lenses of History
Hello, it's Rashid 👋. Over the years, I've ventured in various technological domains, ranging from code to generative AI. Recently, I've been captivated by the broader geopolitical implications of advancements in AI.
This series is a personal quest to understand the complex relationship between history, geopolitics, and technological innovations. My focus narrows down to the rising prominence of artificial intelligence and how it influences the global balance of power. My perspectives are informed by experts such as Ray Dalio's understanding of global dynamics and Ray Kurzweil’s predictions about AI's future. Additionally, I integrated insights from public sentiment data to craft my humble opinions on the subject.
⚠️ A word of caution: These are purely my personal views. I encourage you to view them as low resolution arguments and not definitive analyses. My aim isn't to offer the ultimate truth, but rather to share my personal reflections. I cherish discussions and openly welcome diverse viewpoints, challenges, and feedback.
Part 1
Navigating the AI Era Through the Lenses of History
Drawing on lessons from history and principles from Dalio’s comprehensive analysis, the world stands at the brink of transformation. Economic growth, fiscal challenges, and geopolitical complexities will shape the global order for years to come.
China’s Unified Vision
China’s power over technology, particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrates a unity of purpose and provides a relatively secure though without proof of concept, that this prowess forms a coherent approach to their relationship with the upbring of Artificial Intelligence. Their singular patriotic vision, mirroring the USA’s atomic era focus, is part of China’s meteoric economic growth potential propelling it onto the global stage.
The Scattered Focus of the USA
While China demonstrates a clear strategy, the USA's approach appears fragmented. With contrasting fiscal strategies and seeming indecision, it leaves one pondering the nation's trajectory in the global AI race.
Trade, Geopolitical Conflicts, and the UN’s Role
While the tech landscape is evolving, it's impossible to overlook the increasing tensions in trade, technology, geopolitics, and the role of international bodies like the UN, which today appears uncertain, compared to the atomic age when the USA could maneuver the entire world to accept its propositions, adds to the volatile landscape paints a picture of a world navigating complexities beyond mere technological advancements.
References:
[^1^]: Dalio, R. (2022). The Shift in Global Dominance: Ray Dalio’s Perspective on the Transition from the USA to China. LinkedIn.
Recommended Reading List:
- "The Shift in Global Dominance: Ray Dalio’s Perspective on the Transition from the USA to China".
- "Billionaire Ray Dalio just spent 13 days in China and has advice for the world’s 2 great powers ‘on the brink of going to war with each other'". Published on April 27, 2023.
- "The Changing World Order". By Ray Dalio, Published on LinkedIn, March 25, 2020.
- Video by Ray Dalio, which summarizes the key ideas from his writings in an animated format and presents the "Big Cycle" of the rise and decline of nations throughout history.
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More about me
I’m an avid seeker and sharer of knowledge who aspires to lead a balanced life, where I progress harmoniously in every domain, enabling me to give my best to the world. I’m currently exploring Generative AI, the potential of audio as the next-gen computer interface, and the evolving landscape of digital psych ology and behavioral economics.