Inner Skilled

Ethical Power Checking AI, Technocracy and Transhumanism With Manuj Aggarwal


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(Ai assisted:) I sit down with Manuj Aggarwal, a seasoned technologist with over 30 years of experience and four AI patents. We explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and ethics. Manuj shares his journey from working with tech giants like Microsoft and IBM to developing AI solutions that empower individuals and communities. Manuj talks about the potential of AI to enhance personal growth. I bring up the ethical challenges of data and technocracy, and the balance between technological progress and spiritual wisdom while drawing some minor parallels with Buddhist philosophy. I have Manuj address concerns about transhumanism, digital IDs, and social control, emphasizing the importance of self-responsibility and intentionality in navigating the AI-driven future. This episode offers a thought-provoking blend of technology, spirituality, and practical insights for embracing AI as a tool for inner and outer transformation.


0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome


0:53 - Manuj’s Background and AI Journey

Manuj shares his 30-year tech career, four AI patents, and work with major companies, including a project recognized by Obama and Bill Gates.


2:13 - AI, Ethics, and Transhumanism

Discussion on the ethical implications of AI, including concerns about transhumanism, digital IDs, and data harvesting.


5:01 - Data as the New Wealth

Manuj explains how data is the new oil and AI is the engine, empowering individuals to create value ethically.


8:18 - Infrastructure and Ownership Concerns

Questions about who controls AI infrastructure, with Manuj addressing open-source solutions and decentralization.


13:37 - AI for Inner Growth


17:25 - Social Control and AI’s Double-Edged Sword

Exploring social control systems, media sensationalism, and the balance of light and dark in technology’s impact.


19:05 - Human Consciousness and IQ Insights

Manuj shares insights from speaking at Mensa, discussing human IQ and the need for ethical frameworks.


24:30 - AI in Education and Financialization

Addressing concerns about AI turning education into a financial product and the historical context of specialization.


30:24 - Technology, Time, and Self-Responsibility


35:23 - Power, Secrecy, and Open-Source AI

Discussion on hidden power structures, the need for transparency, and the potential of open-source AI to empower individuals.


38:51 - Manuj’s Offerings and Final Thoughts


43:02 - Closing and Contact Information


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Inner SkilledBy josh dippold