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What are the negative effects of AI? Could AI overpower humans? In Life 3.0, Max Tegmark takes a look at some of the existential dangers that artificial superintelligence poses. There are three scenarios in which the AI’s goal ruins humans’ chances to live a satisfying life. Discover the top three negative effects of AI in the future.
How do negative thoughts cause procrastination? How do you go about breaking negative thought patterns? Immediate Action by Thibaut Meurisse says that to stop procrastination, you must recognize faulty patterns of thinking. These thoughts include: relying on motivation to act, accepting your feelings as facts, and thinking your future self will act for you. Let’s discuss each one as well as Meurisse’s advice for correcting each pattern.
How does overstimulation cause colic in babies? Can understimulation cause colic as well? According to The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, the first signs you should look for if your baby has colic are overstimulation and understimulation. Karp discusses why too much or too little stimulation causes colic and techniques for soothing a baby with colic. Keep reading to find out more.
How well does your body process saturated fat? Are fats unhealthy? Are some fats more detrimental than others? According to physician Peter Attia, olive oil in your diet is a good thing. That’s generally true for all monounsaturated fats. In his book Outlive, he explains why this type of fat is more healthy for you than polyunsaturated fats and saturated fats. Keep reading to learn the basic ins and outs of fats in your diet.
Are you going through life on autopilot? Would you like to find more direction and satisfaction? Author Warren Berger started his career as a journalist. That’s when he re-learned the importance of asking questions—an art that we usually lose after childhood. He says that asking questions about your own life can help you discover what makes you happy or what your life purpose is. Keep reading for three questions you should ask yourself if you want to understand where you are and where you’re headed.
Is “practice” a noun or a verb? In which sense is it more important for someone who’s pursuing mastery? If you’re a master, you practice your skill. But, you also have a practice. Ultimately, you live and embody a practice. In Mastery, writer and educator George Leonard explains that mastery is not just an ability or an accomplishment; it’s a way of life. Read more to learn about practice and mastery, according to Leonard.
Are you more motivated by promises or by threats? What about the people around you? Communication and influencing language expert Shelle Rose Charvet says that you can figure out whether someone is wired for positive or negative motivation. Then, you can use that information to influence and incentivize them. Continue reading to learn how to leverage positive and negative motivation in others—and yourself.
How well do you understand your feelings? Do you know the context of your emotions? Emotional agility is the ability to view events and emotions objectively and respond deliberately to them. According to clinical psychologist Susan David, emotional agility begins with a process of labeling your emotions. Continue reading to understand the two key aspects of labeling your emotions and how to engage in this constructive practice.
Do you have big dreams and goals you want to achieve? How much work is required to achieve these goals? Excellence and becoming a champion require hard work. You must master your skills by engaging in quality practice and staying committed to your goals, and then perform at your best by letting your subconscious mind take over. Here’s how to achieve your dreams and goals, according to How Champions Think by Bob Rotella.
Can humanity survive AI? What can you do to prevent an AI takeover? Some of the possible outcomes of AI include salvation or disaster. However, all those scenarios are merely theoretical if we can address them today to help create a better future. Let’s look at how to survive AI, according to Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark.