Human Speedrun

While being fully caught up by the magic of artificial intelligence and technological innovation, it's easy to forget the power of human ingenuity and collaboration. Speedruns are a good example and a powerful reminder of what humans can achieve when we come together to find the optimal path forward. For those who are unfamiliar, speedruns refer to the act of completing a video game as quickly as possible, often using glitches, bugs, and optimization techniques to shave off precious seconds.

What's fascinating about speedruns is the level of dedication and creativity that goes into finding the most efficient way to complete a game. Players spend countless hours exploring every inch of the game, identifying patterns, and exploiting weaknesses in the code to save time. It's a testament to the human spirit and our desire to push boundaries and solve complex problems, simply for the sake of solving them.

What if we could apply this same mentality to solving global challenges? Imagine if we could harness the collective power of ordinary people to help us overcome pressing issues such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. By leveraging our unique skills, experiences, and insights, we might just be able to find creative solutions that we never thought possible.

It's important to consider that monetary incentives may not be the only driving force behind human collaboration and contribution. People are often motivated by the desire to help others, to learn, and to leave a positive impact on the world. By tapping into these intrinsic motivations, we might be able to unlock a new level of collective problem-solving capabilities. Maybe all we need to do is ask.

One way to achieve this is by utilizing technology to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Platforms like Stack Overflow and Github, where users can post technical questions and receive answers from others, have demonstrated the power of collective intelligence. Meanwhile, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT can help process and analyze vast amounts of data, providing valuable insights that we might miss.

One potential way to achieve this is by embracing the use of smart glasses and other wearable technology and allow it to analyze and compare both our talents and struggles. Doing so, AI might be able to provide us all with personalized insights on how to improve our personal lives. Imagine being able to receive helpful tips on how to cook a healthier meal, change a flat tire or even improve your relationship.

While there are undoubtedly ethical concerns surrounding this debate, the potential benefits of aggregating our human skills and experiences is undeniable. Speedruns, at the very least, prove what we can achieve when we collaborate and leverage our unique skills, insights and creativity. By embracing both technology and people, we may turn our collective power into extraordinary outcomes.