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Radek Špáta, June 18, 2025
The Human–Artificial Intelligence (H-AI) concept—which I am developing and presenting at www.c-ai.cz—is currently in its nascent stage. (Note: In Czech, the acronym Č-AI is pronounced [t͡ʃ]ai, resembling the word for tea, čaj).
We live in an age of digital and information overload—a state colloquially, perhaps too lightly, referred to as “brain rot.” It is an era where our cognitive landscapes (how we map the space around us) are significantly transformed by advanced algorithms. The search for an ideal, ethically resonant synergy between human beings and artificial intelligence represents a key challenge for contemporary humanity.
Our existence is now inextricably linked to digital space, forming a new way of being-in-the-digital-world. Even so, I believe it is crucial to distinguish between human consciousness—rooted in values and lived experience—and the purely computational, instrumental processes of AI. The cornerstone of this framework is a return to a conscious, embodied understanding of one's own lived body as the primary basis for self-understanding. This anchoring is key to distinguishing meaningful and responsible navigation in an increasingly complex digital technospace.
Drawing inspiration from martial arts, especially Aikido, I propose that cultivating physical awareness can establish a robust, adaptable, and ethically informed existential anchor. This supports a more thoughtful, grounded, and ultimately human interaction with AI.
The optimal relationship between humans and AI should not be based on technological subordination or naive euphoria, but on the art of balancing digital innovation with bodily awareness. Such an approach supports not only the healthy coexistence of humans and AI but also an ethically sustainable form of human flourishing.
Promoting digital wellbeing: A balanced approach to information technology.
Acknowledging hybrid reality: The inseparability of the digital and “real” worlds.
Prioritizing values: Emphasizing that we are not machines; values matter more than mere mechanical skills.
Valuing the journey: Recognizing that the experience of the process—choosing and applying a strategy—is often more valuable than the goal itself.
Addressing dependency: Mitigating the reliance of children and young adults on digital technologies, a trend accelerated by GenAI.
Building embodied skills: Creating a system of physically experienced (not just virtual) skills, with strategies applicable in both real and virtual environments.
Grounding through movement: Using martial arts to strengthen the relationship with one's own body. This serves as a basis for perceiving personal space in reality, creating a stable yet flexible framework for movement in virtual space.
Working with oneself and digital technologies is an art. Nothing is closed; even H-AI (Č-AI) is ever-changing. 🫖
Let us return to calm in the digital storm of GenAI. We seek an ideal balance between digital technologies and traditional means. Generative AI has further exposed this relational challenge. We—and our children—will no longer perform certain activities or work processes. Which activities will these be? We do not know exactly yet.
However, the fundamental question remains: Where do I stand in relation to digital technologies? Do I master them, or do they master me? Are they a useful tool? Can I find relaxation and return to calm amidst the digital storm?