Homo Techne people were concerned about the impact of machines on human labor. They worried that automation would replace human workers, leading to mass unemploy- ment. In this case, technology was seen as a potential threat to humanity. Later in the 20th century, as computers became more common, some people began to envision the potential for technology to augment human capabilities. They saw computers as tools that could make us smarter, faster, and more efficient. In this case, technology was seen as a way to make us more human. In the 21st century, as we move into the era of artificial intelligence and robotics, some people argue that tech- nology is becoming an intrinsic part of who we are. They see technology as an extension of ourselves, rather than as a separate entity. In this case, technology is seen as inseparable from humanity. Reid: So, we’ve been at similar inflection points before regarding humans and their co-evolution with technology. GPT-4: Yes, as I mentioned earlier, humans have always evolved and adapted in response to new challenges. Technology has been a part of humanity’s story for thousands of years, and it is likely that it will continue to be a defining feature of our future. The question is not whether technology will change humanity, but rather how it will change us. Reid: And if we are designing that change along with technology, as opposed to allowing technology to be something that happens to us. In short, all will not be lost. And much can be gained—as long as we don’t grow so wary of change that we orient toward the future in a fundamentally defensive posture. 205