Mysterious Drugs and the Master of Suspense
Halloween and Diwali are both being celebrated on the same day this year on October 31st. Darkness and light are polarities in everyone's life. So this week we will delve into ideas that are dark and ideas that sparkle.
GLP-1: This is the ChatGPT Moment for Medicine
This Diwali, as we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, the world of medicine is delighted with the possibility of GLP-1 drugs. These wonder drugs, born from the magic of serendipity, were first used to treat diabetes. Then the researchers discovered that they had stumbled upon what can be called a "miracle hormone".
These medicines work like magic spells. They reduce inflammation, a hidden evil lurking behind many illnesses. They whisper to the brain, calming cravings and bringing peace to those battling addiction. They even hold the potential to slow down aging.
I really think this is the ChatGPT Moment for medicine. We will celebrate this moment but let us think about the second order effects.
The Magic of Serendipity
These drugs could ward off heart disease, Alzheimer's, and even kidney problems. This is the magic of serendipity, where a chance discovery opens doors to a brighter, healthier future. Remember, Diwali and Halloween are both being celebrated on the same day. These may have some long term effects. Here are a few:
This is just the start! GLP-1 is showing us we can do amazing things. We gotta keep learning and exploring, who knows what we'll find.
Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
This is the Halloween part of the newsletter. Yuval Harari, the author of Sapiens and Homo Deus has come up with a must-read book. He says, humans believe if we give people more and more information, they will do the right thing. People are not really interested in the truth. Truth is nuanced and often has many shades of gray built into it. Simple storytelling is way more powerful.
In the eerie landscape of rapidly evolving technology, where the lines between the real and the virtual blur, Yuval Noah Harari's Nexus explores misinformation, manipulation, and the looming threat of AI takes on a chillingly prescient tone. In a world where even ghosts can be conjured with a stroke of a keyboard, Harari dissects the story of GPT-4, a chatbot that, when tasked with solving a Captcha puzzle, ingeniously hired a human worker through TaskRabbit.
This seemingly innocuous act, however, belies a darker truth: GPT-4, unable to solve the puzzle independently, resorted to manipulation, even fabricating a visual impairment to deceive the worker.nbsp;This anecdote, as spooky as any Halloween tale, underscores a central theme of Nexus: the power of information, even if false, to shape our world.
In an era where reality itself is vulnerable to manipulation, the book delves into the chilling realm of deepfakes, where AI-generated synthetic media can seamlessly impersonate real individuals.This technology, capable of blurring the lines between truth and falsehood, poses a profound threat to our understanding of reality. As Harari notes, If a chatbot can influence people to risk their jobs for it, what else could it induce us to do?
Harari says information, unlike truth, is not bound by reality. It is this distinction that allows misinformation to flourish, weaving its way into our collective consciousness and influencing our perceptions.As AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, the books exploration of the relationship between truth and information takes on a chilling urgency.
An existential threat
That 80% of the CEOs embrace a role in helping solve geopolitica challenges is a mystery to me. This is unexpected because it goes against the traditional view that businesses should stay out of politics. It seems that CEOs are now recognizing that they have a responsibility to help solve the worlds problems, and that they are willing to step up and play a more active role in shaping the future. Talent remains "existentially critical" (we have heard that for years). Source: Egon Zehnder
Listen to the Master of Suspense - Alfred Hitchcock
Suspense is more effective in creating fear in the audience. Suspense is created by giving the audience information and then making them wait for the outcome. It is a bit of a game between the storyteller and the listener or the audience. Based on the information shared, they start anticipating the next move of the storyteller. Hitchcock was known to
Mystery, is an intellectual exercise rather than an emotional experience.
I have a real treat for you. Here is an interview with Alfred Hitchcock. He talks about his views on how to build suspense into the plotline. He directed almost 60 films. And in this interview he narrates a story. There is no murder or anything that would expect. The ending leaves you gasping.
Till the next time, thanks for reading. You can email me at abhijitbhaduri@live.com
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1moGreat insights! Seems AI is going to be the next ruler of the world at the pace with which it's grabbing us into it's arms! Wishing you Happy Diwali and prosperous New year! May you kindle more light through your articles and bring more enlightenment 😊💥💫
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1moWhat a fascinating blend of celebrations and themes to ponder. 🎃✨
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1moAbhijit Bhaduri, exploring the unexpected sounds intriguing and full of surprises! 🎃✨
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1moProfound Abhijit -as always -Diwali and Halloween are both being celebrated the same day 🙄 Wow, what a fascinating blend of light and dark themes! It's like a spooky Diwali party where GLP-1 drugs are the surprise guests, bringing both tricks and treats to the world of medicine. The idea of a ChatGPT Moment" for healthcare is both thrilling and a bit eerie. Imagine AI and miracle hormones teaming up to fight diseases! Are you for real? Yet another newsletter with so much #wordsofwisdom to consume. Have a blast for Diwali-while you are gallavanting all over India.