Navigating a stable transition to the age of intelligence: A mental wealth perspective

TL;DR

This paper introduces Mental Wealth as a framework to help societies transition smoothly into the Age of Intelligence shaped by AI.

Contribution

The novelty lies in proposing Mental Wealth as a proactive strategy to manage societal and economic impacts of AI advancements.

Findings

AI is transforming industries and challenging traditional economic dynamics.

Mental Wealth offers a way to address risks like job loss and social instability.

The framework aims to foster prosperity during the transition to AI-driven systems.

Abstract

In the grand narrative of technological evolution, we are transitioning from the “Age of Information” to the “Age of Intelligence.” Rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) are set to reshape society, revolutionize industries, and change the nature of work, challenging our traditional understanding of the dynamics of the economy and its relationship with human productivity and societal prosperity. As we brace for this transformative shift, promising advancements in healthcare, education, productivity, and more, there are concerns of large-scale job loss, mental health repercussions, and risks to social stability and democracy. This paper proposes the concept of Mental Wealth as an action framework that supports nations to proactively position themselves for a smooth transition to the Age of Intelligence while fostering economic and societal prosperity.

Public health; Artificial intelligence; Social sciences

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