Let's build an ACOG (artificial cognitive entity) - Part 5: preparing to act | Artificial Intelligence Masterclass

Let's build an ACOG (artificial cognitive entity) - Part 5: preparing to act | Artificial Intelligence Masterclass

From Artificial Intelligence Masterclass by AI Masterclass

February 8, 2026 · 46 min

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This episode discusses the preparation for action in building an artificial cognitive entity, exploring ethical frameworks and the implications of AI on society.

Let's build an ACOG (artificial cognitive entity) - Part 5: preparing to actEpisode release date: 11 Jul 2022Spreading awareness about the works of some of the leading educators in the AI revolution. "Helping humanity shepherd through this transition as we embrace the final invention of mankind: advanced artificial intelligence." David Shapiro aims to provide a pragmatic and optimistic view of the future. Core Ideas: Metamodernism: Narratives and emergence view of reality Postnihilism: The demand for meaning is false, there is only the Great Mystery Heuristic Imperatives: An ethical, moral, and decision framework. - Reduce suffering - Increase prosperity - Increase understanding Post-Labor Economics: Replace humans with machines (better, faster, cheaper, safer) mantra: EXPLORE: Delve into the unknown, driven by curiosity and a quest for discovery. Seek knowledge. ELUCIDATE: Make complex ideas clear, communicating them in an accessible and comprehensible manner. ENUMERATE: Ground insights in concrete data, providing measurable and quantitative evidence. ELABORATE: Add depth and detail to understanding, weaving comprehensive and nuanced explanations.DISCLAIMER: This is a…

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Host: David Shapiro

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • cognitive entities
  • ethics in AI
  • post-labor economics
  • metamodernism
  • heuristic imperatives

Keywords

  • artificial cognitive entity
  • AI ethics
  • metamodernism
  • post-labor economics
  • heuristic imperatives
  • AI revolution
  • curiosity
  • discovery

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