We all adore the thrill of transformation.
I say this with utmost certainty, judging by how elated we become when we acquire a new phone, a fresh set of wheels, or even a new set of golf clubs.
Why do we continually feed ourselves the narrative that humans despise change/transformation?
The answer is simple: it’s not about the change or transformation itself; it’s about who’s wielding it.
When we choose change, we embrace it wholeheartedly.
Consider traveling to a new vacation destination, trying a novel restaurant, or watching a different movie. You might argue, ‘Well, those aren’t really changes; they’re just variations of the same experiences.’
Therein lies the true challenge with change—our habits.
People aren’t averse to change per se; rather, we possess an innate longing for habitual living, a desire to let our minds take a break and surrender our lives to our subconscious.
The catch? Much of our subconscious programming comes from our ancestors, individuals who never grappled with challenges like AI and deepfakes.
Their well-intentioned advice, such as ‘only trust what you see with your own two eyes,’ no longer holds true in an era of AI and deepfake technology.
However, there are two constants that even AI can’t change: our yearning for community and our deep-seated need for real face-to-face interaction, not just digital facsimiles like Zoom.
The key lies in integrating these fundamental needs into our daily lives. That’s a change worth pursuing.