Fusion Research of Human Happiness and Advanced Technology
Fusion Research of Happiness, Management, and Advanced Technology
The true value of technological innovation should not be in producing more, but in providing people with richer leisure and time for deep reflection. In this research, we aim to establish management and social philosophies to realize a fundamental value shift from "AI for efficiency" to "AI for human happiness."
Background of Research
Insights from Two Philosophers
| Philosopher | Claim | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Watts | Happiness exists only in "this moment" | Happiness is not something to be acquired, but a natural state of humans. |
| Bertrand Russell | Technology has the potential to bring leisure to society | Possibility of a society that gives sufficient satisfaction with four hours of work a day. |
Challenges of Modern Society
Recent AI technology brings unprecedented efficiency and productivity. However, in reality:
- Increased focus on productivity, efficiency, and constant growth, forcing people to work more than before.
- Concepts such as SDGs, ESG, and Well-being have become tools for superficial appeal.
- Postponement of retirement age and expansion of non-regular employment function as mechanisms to increase the labor participation rate.
Focus Areas of Research
- Theoretic Construction of Value Shift: A fundamental paradigm shift in AI utilization from efficiency to happiness.
- New Management Philosophy: Establishment of management principles that link technological innovation to human happiness.
- Exploration of Social Implementation: Methodology to translate principles into specific systems and mechanisms.
Our Perspective
Relationship between Technology and Happiness
| Perspective | Current Status | Ideally |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose of AI | Improving efficiency and productivity | Realization of human happiness |
| Results of Innovation | Further increase in labor | Richer leisure and time for deep reflection |
| ESG / Well-being | Superficial appeal methods | Guidelines for essential transformation |
Essence of Happiness
- Happiness is not something to be obtained in the future, nor lost in the past.
- Breathing, heart beating, and conscious shining in "this moment" is happiness itself.
- Just as music can only be experienced in its true beauty when immersed in that moment, life is the same.
Conclusion
The true value of technological innovation lies in providing people with richer leisure and time for deep reflection. Humans are born to be happy, and technology should exist for human happiness. Establishing management and social philosophies that can adapt to this new social transformation is required as an essential guideline for future society.