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

• Published in: iScience Vol. 27; no. 5; p. 109645
• Main Authors: Occhipinti, Jo-An, Prodan, Ante, Hynes, William, Eyre, Harris A., Schulze, Alex, Ujdur, Goran, Tanner, Marcel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 17-05-2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Public health; Social sciences; Social sciences; Artificial intelligence; Public health
• ISSN: 2589-0042; 2589-0042
• DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109645

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.
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Public health; Artificial intelligence; Social sciences