Redefining People's Social Roles: The Impact of AI and Web3
How AI and Web3 will synergize and amplify each other on a sociological level
Two years ago, OpenAI's founder Sam shared his vision of the future in his article, "Moore's Law for Everything." He imagined a world where consumer goods and services get better and cheaper over time, leading to massive changes in productivity and consumer prices. Fast forward to today, and we can see that this revolution is not only likely but already knocking at our doors.
As we stand on the cusp of this AI-driven transformation, another significant player is making waves in our society – Web3. Web3 is more than just a technological advancement; it's a social technology that's reshaping the way we interact, collaborate, and create value.
One thing AI can't do for us is to experience life. We all crave unique experiences, whether it's co-managing an NBA team or co-producing a movie. Web3 enables these exclusive experiences by enhancing coordination and distributed ownership, making them accessible to ordinary people like you and me.
The essence of Web3 lies in using cryptography to ensure individual data sovereignty. But its impact goes way beyond that. It allows us to improve our coordination capabilities, reinvent relationships and ownership, and redistribute power – which ultimately leads to social change. DAOs are a prime example of this change.
DAOs started as decentralized investment funds and later evolved to control decentralized financial protocols. But their potential is much greater. DAOs are now being applied across various industries, from culture to technology. Golf enthusiasts have bought a golf course through LinksDAO, while VitaDAO is funding cutting-edge longevity research projects. The possibilities are endless, and they're growing at an incredible pace.
Sure, most of these experiments are still small, and many will likely fail. But the hope for change they represent is powerful. It's a driving force pushing us to seek communities where we can find belonging and meaning, share unique experiences, and actively participate in creations we couldn't before. This desire isn't new – it's been a part of us all along. Web3 technology is simply giving us the tools to turn our dreams into reality.
The transformation triggered by Web3 is happening regardless of AI, but the productivity revolution AI brings will undoubtedly amplify the Web3 movement. As we create more wealth and have more time on our hands, we'll be free to explore the unknown, create new things, shape new cultures, and imagine a future that aligns with the interests and values of more people.
Both AI and Web3 are causing a series of changes in control. These small shifts, when combined, will alter the world's operational foundations at a systemic level and fundamentally transform our lives. In the past few years, we've experienced unprecedented turbulence due to pandemics, wars, and powerful AI technology. This turbulence will continue, and when the dust finally settles, we'll find ourselves in a completely new world.
(ChatGPT help me to rewrite this post based on my previous version)