Alternative Worlds

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Imagine that there is another person like you, but slightly different. They think in a similar manner behave in a way that would be familiar to you, but their life path evolved into something drastically distant from where you are in your life.

This difference happened because your alternative self did something that you were afraid of. One little decision like going to an audition or writing the first word of your screenplay made a world of difference between your fearful self and your braver version in the alternative world.

The problem is that you will never get a chance to see that alternative self. Your paths will never cross, and yet both of you will think that this the only way life should be. At every decision point, our life splits in an uncountable number of possible future timelines, or, in other words, alternative lives that every version of “you” inhabit.

A person from that world would feel exactly like you and wouldn’t even think of the possibility of your existence unless he’s a sci-fi nerd like me. But here comes another question, “If you knew for sure that another “you” are successful, would your life change because of that fact?” That is the question that quantum mechanics “wizards” tackle on a daily basis.

While a coin is spinning, you don’t know the outcome, and this is an example of how we unable to know for a fact whether other realities exist or not. What lesson can be learned from all of this philosophical puzzle?

To me, is this, whenever you make any decision, ask yourself: “Is this the best decision I can make, or, perhaps, my alternative self would have the courage to come up with something better?”

Inspire your counterparts from alternative worlds with your courage to make hard, uncomfortable decisions that would shape your reality in the best possible way.

Modern Slavery

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I've noticed this secret evolution of machines, smartphones in particular. A wave of distractions comes from various apps that attack our humanity nonstop.

This dependence on technology appears to me like a modern type of slavery. A virtual ball and chain well-tied to our souls every single day. And when it's away from us, we feel insecure, bored, even lost. This notion of having the smartphone in your pocket to feel safe makes me terrified. Do we need this security?

Each life journey is an adventure, but it reveals its secrets only to those who dare to experience unknown. You'll never discover the gems of the World if you delegate control over your life to a mobile device.

I encourage everyone to spend at least one day a month entirely without a smartphone. Sounds like an inconvenience, I know. But how addicted we are if only a day seems so hard for us?

Leave your gadgets at home and lose yourself in nature for a day or two. Make the first step to real life and thrilling wonders of the Universe reveal themselves to you.

Mysterious Tim Turner

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Tim Turner, aka (T&T), is an ambitious engineer. He graduated from Stanford, majoring in data science. He leads a minimalist lifestyle. Tim is a top gun in his field.

Tim is obsessed with the development of a new wave of artificially intelligent personal devices. Tim ignores the fact that there are 24 hours in a day. His greatest fear is to die without making a significant impact.

Tim likes to drink rare teas regularly. They cost so much that you can buy a house for Tim's annual tea budget. He plays hand drums to relax. Tim is single, except for his prototype of a self-made artificially intelligent woman. He claims that she’s nothing more than his assistant. Tim lacks experiences with women, as well as socializing with people in public, but it doesn't bother him.

Tim is an orphan. He inherited a small house in Pasadena which he turned into one big laboratory. Tim's primary source of income - orders from private clients for custom made intelligent robots. Tim never meets his buyers. All orders are shipped via mail.

Tim strives to optimize his sleep but fails miserably for most of the time. Occasionally, Tim hallucinates the end of the world and dreams about it too. Some people say that he knows the future. It may or may not be true, but he's definitely onto something.

Mr. X

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The origins of this man are unknown, but everyone calls him Mr. X. He appeared out of nowhere and started to make a buzz in a tech world. He examines the question of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) influences our daily lives and habits. He emphasizes the significant role of creative thinking that will help us stay human in the future.

Mr. X picks up a specific intelligent technology that exists in the world now, analyses it, and gives a thorough explanation of it. He seems to be extremely knowledgeable about his subject, which frightens some people. He breaks down any technology to a simple principle that a child could understand. Mr. X designs a genius, out-of-the-box solutions on how to implement the power of AI in our regular lives today. Also, he describes the magic-like concepts that will portray the near future. Mr. X provides the calculations and shocking evidence that cure every single doubt of the public.

Mr. X interviews scientists from the world of AI. He is well-spoken and open-minded. Mr. X listens to everyone with royal respect, and he never brags about his knowledge. Scientists believe that he came from the future because his understanding of every scientific discipline is inexhaustible.

Mr. X loves to hang out with artists. He treats them as future saviors of humanity. Creativity is one of the most important words in his vocabulary. He donates an incredible amount of money to build world-class creative universities that are free of charge for every hardworking kid. Mr. X doesn’t give interviews or appear in a public eye, yet everyone knows him by the word-of-mouth. Mr. X protects his privacy and likes to keep it that way.

Mr. X states that he wants to raise awareness and understanding of the existing and upcoming AI technology. He shares his ideas on how we can or cannot use AI to benefit our lives. Mr. X regularly warns everyone on how AI will affect the future. He believes that if we are not cautious about the creation of AI, it will eventually surpass the human race. If that happens, there will be no way back.

My vision of the future

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I imagine the future where we will live in a society dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). People will live either in AI-organized Human Incubators or hide underground, in human-developed communities that are not necessarily honest or democratic. The general question I start with is, "What makes us human?" then I develop it into, "At what point technology becomes a human being?"

Even today, some people live with artificial limbs or even organs. But what would happen if the person has an artificial brain? Is he or she still a human? When does a soul, or universal energy, enters us and becomes our personality?

Then I imagine a man who was born in a human incubator run by AI. He has never experienced life outside. He has never seen a forest. I'm curious about the future because I compare myself to this man, who got stuck between two different worlds. He tries to figure out the meaning of life in the building he cannot leave and lives in a society that he doesn't fit. He dreams of breaking free from the safety of the bubble community. He strives to explore the dangerous, unknown, but independent world.

Then there's a woman with an artificial brain who lives in the totalitarian human society located in the underground sewer system. The woman behaves absolutely like a living-breathing individual, no difference at all. But, unfortunately, she has to hide her identity from the tyrannical leader who happens to be her husband. He kills anything artificial-intelligent as part of the entertainment events within the tribe.

I want to share my vision of the future because I feel like it will give a fresh look on threats posed to our modern life. The rapid technological advancements and the unstable political environment are one of these dangers. We need to realize that a human being is not just his physical body or possessions. The human being is something that we don't see, like emotions that we feel, the decisions we make, and the spirit within us. Let's re-discover ourselves to experience our humanity fully.