Entering the Metaverse: Navigating the AI-Pocalypse with Purpose

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Gavin Pola (’24) | Feb 10, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapidly advancing in recent years, with new developments and applications appearing almost daily. While the benefits of AI are many, the increasing use of AI also has a dark side — the destruction of analytical jobs such as consulting, investment banking, accounting, and others. The destruction of these jobs will have a profound impact on society and is likely to result in a decline in mental health.

One of the primary reasons for the destruction of these jobs is that AI is becoming better at doing them than people. AI systems can process vast amounts of data in seconds and can make decisions based on that data with far greater accuracy and speed than people can. As a result, many of the tasks that used to be done by human analysts are now being done by AI systems. This trend is only set to continue, as AI becomes even more sophisticated and capable.

The loss of these jobs is not just a problem for the individuals who lose them, but it is also a problem for society as a whole. Jobs are one of the most important factors in health and happiness, and losing one’s job can have a profound impact on a person’s sense of self-worth and purpose. For many people, their job is not just a means to make money, but it is also a way for them to make a difference in the world and to feel that they have value. The loss of these jobs will leave many people feeling lost and without purpose, likely resulting in a decline in mental health.

The decline in mental health will knock on society as a whole, as people struggle to find new ways to find meaning and purpose. This is where the “metaverse” comes in — the idea that people will need to find new ways to connect with each other and to find meaning and purpose in a world that AI increasingly dominates.

The metaverse is not just about virtual worlds and avatars, but it is also about finding new ways to connect with each other and to find meaning and purpose in a world where traditional jobs are no longer available. It is a response to the void that will be left by the decline of analytical jobs, as people search for new ways to find meaning and purpose in a world where AI is taking over many of the tasks that used to be done by people.

The metaverse will not be the solution to all of society’s problems, but it will offer new opportunities for people to connect and find meaning and purpose. It will allow people to explore new worlds, meet new people, and experience new things. The metaverse may not replace the traditional jobs that are being lost to AI, but it will offer new opportunities for people to find meaning and purpose in a world that is changing rapidly.

In conclusion, the increase in AI is likely to result in the destruction of analytical jobs such as consulting, investment banking, accounting, and others. This destruction of jobs will inevitably result in a decline in mental health, as people struggle to find new ways to find meaning and purpose in a world where traditional jobs are no longer available. The metaverse offers a new way for people to find meaning and purpose, and to connect with each other in a world that is changing rapidly. While the metaverse may not solve all of society’s problems, it offers new opportunities for people to find meaning and purpose in a world that is increasingly dominated by AI.

And, to prove my point, this entire essay and title are written by ChatGPT.