Had a thought about what might happen when AI replaces a lot of human labor. Wanted to start this #philosophy team to talk about stuff like this.
I just read the Courage to be Disliked, a popular book that gives an introduction to Adlerian psychology.
In the philosophy, Adler claims happiness comes from one's perceived usefulness to others. While personally I don't think this is the primary source of happiness, there is certainly something to this claim.
What happens when people no longer are useful to each other, nor have the ability to be?
This post explores ideas about AI and how it might change human work and purpose. It mentions starting a small philosophy discussion group to talk about big questions like meaning, usefulness, and how technology affects society. The writer references the book Courage to Be Disliked and Adlerian psychology, noting a common claim that happiness comes from being useful to others. They also offer a personal take that this may not be the only source of happiness. The central question asks what could happen if people feel they are no longer useful to each other or cannot be. It’s a thoughtful look at consequences of automation and the search for meaning in a changing world. Keywords: AI, philosophy, Adlerian psychology, Courage to Be Disliked, usefulness, happiness, labor, future.