𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐀𝐈 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞
 
As AI becomes ubiquitous, what will be the role of humans? This four-part series discusses humanity's enduring value.
 
The aim is to encourage more startups to reinforce humanity, not replace it. The full premise for this series is detailed below.*
 
 
AI is meant to operate flawlessly despite its current challenges with hallucinations, mistakes, and misrepresentations.
 
While AI strives for perfection, that goal is impossible for people. In fact, many times, struggling with failure and then persevering is meaningful.
 
Imagine playing a game or sport knowing you will always win. While it may feel great initially, lacking a real triumph would eventually feel empty.
 
Failure has other benefits for us, too.
 
 
𝘍𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Following a mistake, we can discover innovative solutions. In a crisis, the pressure may force a new, incredible opportunity.
 
Many startups pivot from failure to great success. Have you ever heard of a company called Tiny Speck?
 
Tiny Speck developed a multiplayer online game called "Glitch" that tanked. Meanwhile, the team loved their internal communication platform.
 
That gaming company became the widely used messaging platform Slack.
 
 
𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳: Facing failure and continuing can enhance character by bolstering determination, motivation, and resilience.
 
Children exposed to mild illnesses are more likely to resist and minimize sickness as adults. Some discomfort helps prevent major disease. 
 
Similarly, being "exposed" to failure may strengthen resolve, increase flexibility, and reinforce purpose.
 
If you perceive failure as a chance to learn, called a growth mindset, you can find meaning in most situations regardless of the results. 
 
 
𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺: Experiencing failure can foster empathy, allowing us to better understand and support others facing challenges.
 
Failure also can provide constructive feedback by showing us where we currently stand and what we need to improve.

(When someone doesn't work out in a job, they could likely excel in another environment, and now they are free to find their best fit.)
 
We often have anxiety and sadness around facing our fears. In the long term, though, we can grow by acknowledging and addressing the issues.
 
 
Failure can feel terrible, making you believe you've let yourself and others down. However, failure is often found on the path to resilience and success.

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* 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲: Change inevitably involves tradeoffs. As AI continues to advance, solving complex and widespread problems, we must consider what humanity might lose in the process. This four-part series on 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 explores how failure, connection, creativity, and purpose benefit humanity in the hope that startups build solutions where AI and humanity converge meaningfully.

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