Chapter 1: Our Future Is Human—Envision, Create, Demo, and Sustain a New “Humanity Day”
Chapter 1 introduces the concept of a “Humanity Day” as a crucial endeavor for individuals in the age of AI. It emphasizes that humanity’s future depends on defining new human roles and products that bring greater value, specifically highlighting the importance of becoming a human role model for other people, AI, and humanoids.
The chapter suggests that instead of merely striving for a “good day” for oneself, individuals should aim for a “humanity day”—a day designed to positively impact the lives of others. This involves envisioning, creating, demonstrating, and sustaining actions that foster fellowship, stewardship, and leadership, contributing to a better world.
The text contrasts short-term, profit-driven corporate strategies with a humanity-based approach, advocating for strategic planning and impact on others to achieve long-term success and positive change.
Ultimately, it argues that AI learns from human patterns, making principled and transparent decisions essential for shaping AI to optimize for human well-being, safety, trust, and purpose.