The ability to ask salient, unposed or creative questions will be a form of AI differentiation for some time. While AI models are programmed to provide answers to a wide range of questions based on available knowledge and algorithms, humans (still) have the ability and (still) the advantage to ask deeper, complex or surprising questions. This practice requires critical thinking, the ability to abstract, the ability to make associative connections, but also knowledge of new technology.

The renaissance of philosophy

It is possible, then, that with the advancement of AI models and the growing importance of questions, we are seeing a renewed interest and urgent need for philosophical inquiry and thinking. The application and exploration of this technology will help to develop universal innovations and new narratives, addressing ethical, social and metaphysical challenges.

Philosophers should contribute to asking questions that go beyond the mere acquisition of information and explore the deeper aspects of human thought, morality, transcendence, meaning and existence.

Quota for philosophers in companies

I would therefore like to think about a quota for philosophers in companies. I think we will need intellectual guidance for the time that has already begun.

I consider the following points to be particularly important, worthy of consideration and beneficial for the economy, society and philosophy:

Ethical reflection:

Philosophers can help to analyze and understand ethical issues and social implications of AI technologies. They can stimulate discussions about responsibility, privacy, discrimination and justice.

Interdisciplinary cooperation:

Philosophers can act as bridge builders between technical teams and other areas. They can help to establish a link between technological development and its social impact and bring in different perspectives.

Long-term effects:

Philosophers can help to consider the long-term consequences of technology decisions and support strategic decisions that have the good of society in mind.

Critical thinking:

Philosophers are usually trained in critical thinking and analyzing arguments. They can help to question assumptions, introduce alternative perspectives and thus contribute to better decision-making processes.

Here are some aspects that could be relevant for philosophers when dealing with AI:

Philosophy of mind

AI models raise questions about consciousness, the mind and cognitive abilities. Philosophers could deal with the nature of the mind, the understanding of intelligence and the relationship between human and artificial intelligence.

Ethics and AI

The development and application of AI raises ethical questions. Philosophers can deal with questions of responsibility, autonomy, data protection, discrimination and the social impact of AI technologies.

Epistemology

AI models can enable new insights and thought processes Philosophers can investigate how AI models acquire knowledge, understand and draw conclusions and how this influences our conception of knowledge and truth.

ONTOLOGY

AI models can help create new ontologies and categories Philosophers can deal with the nature of categories, identity and the relationship between language and meaning.

Social philosophy

The social impact of AI technologies can raise important questions about the distribution of resources, social justice, power relations and the relationship between humans and machines. Philosophers can examine these questions and discuss concepts such as autonomy, freedom and equality in this context.