Google's AI output connecting hyperstition, a process by which fiction becomes real, and AI, arguably, the most effective present moment, means of creating reality out of fiction.
The definition given: "hyperstition, a term coined by philosopher nick land describes a fictional idea that, through its own existence, and widespread belief causes itself to become a reality."
This image describes how ai shapes reality, specifically listing self fulfilling prophecies, economic and cultural drivers, and AI-generated narratives. These concepts, fictions at time point 0, can become real through belief and uh, the influence of economic, social, and cultural investment. At a future time point n, the fiction of time point 0, may become real.
This last pain indicates another element of the reality-making process, positive feedback loops. In a positive feedback loop, AI "becomes more powerful" and " generate and spread these narratives more effectively creating an even stronger feedback. Loop, where fiction becomes reality and the machine itself becomes a key of come opponent, making these narratives manifest."
I've always enjoyed meta humor (long before #facebook changed its name to #meta and made itself a meta joke). This is why I find it funny to include a #Google #AI definition of #hyperstition, and a description of how AI generates self-fulfilling prophecies.
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