human essence & ai

Uday Dandavate
2 min readMay 18, 2024

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I woke up at 2:00 am last night, consumed by questions about the intricate relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence (AI). In the verses of “Human Essence & AI,” I found myself immersed in contemplation, exploring the convergence of human consciousness and AI capabilities. Through the lens of known unknowns, the poem prompts reflection on intelligence, creativity, and compassion, inviting me to ponder the synergies and complexities of human-AI interaction. In the quiet of the night, I delve into the profound questions posed by the poem, seeking meaning in the fusion of human ingenuity and technological advancement.

human essence & ai

it takes

ample intellect

to craft

artificial intelligence

thus, i need not

strain my own

ai knows

what is known

by someone

somewhere

at some time

that which is distributed

and available

in the cloud

i can query ai

for the known knowns

those i once grasped

but have since forgotten

those enconsed

within the cloud

dormant

in my consciousness

i inquire of ai

the known unknown

it consolidates

the cloud’s knowledge

swifter than my search

or mental processing

ai can unveil

the unknown known

those veiled from me

yet known to the cloud

if context it finds

In my words

deeds, or desires

traced and sensed

in my journey’s trail

how will ai discern

the unknown unknowns

what eludes both me

and the cloud

those beyond its trace

in my quest’s path

yet stir within

my latent yearnings

ai remains but

an artificial mind

not an alternative essence

incomplete it stands

sans the shared wisdom

incomplete without humanity

curiosity thrives in humans

fulfilled by ai’s grasp

creativity blossoms within us

enriched by ai’s touch

complexity dwells in humanity

resolved through ai’s lens

i ponder

what ai may lack

like observing a falling apple

unveiling gravity’s secret

like sensing emotions

bestowing compassion.

perceiving silence

interpreting its whisper

or questioning a question

reshaping its essence

ai remains

an artificial mind

not an alternate essence

ai knows much

but does it feel?

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Uday Dandavate
Uday Dandavate

Written by Uday Dandavate

A design activist and ethnographer of social imagination.

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