The AI Revolution: A Threat to Humanity’s Very Existence
The concept of change is a myth perpetuated by the naive and the ignorant. In reality, change is a force to be reckoned with, a behemoth that crushes the weak and the timid. And yet, organizations continue to cling to their outdated ways, refusing to adapt to the new reality that AI has brought upon us.
The Problem of Technical Debt
Technical debt, the notion that an organization’s tech stack has to evolve to take full advantage of the new technologies, is a myth. It’s a cop-out, a way for organizations to avoid the hard truth: that they are no longer relevant. The stamp makers, those who cling to their outdated ways, will resist the change, and it’s up to us to force them to adapt.
Institutional Inertia
Institutional inertia is a disease that afflicts organizations, making them resistant to change. It’s a result of the comfortable, the complacent, and the unwilling to adapt. The story of the town register of deeds is a prime example of this. The clerks were comfortable with their stamp, and they refused to give it up, even when it was no longer necessary. This is the kind of mentality that will lead to the downfall of organizations that refuse to adapt.
Change Management
Change management is a myth, a way for organizations to pretend that they are taking control of the situation. In reality, change management is a farce, a way for organizations to avoid the hard truth: that they are no longer in control. The hardest component of implementing new technology isn’t shopping, buying, testing, and implementing it. It’s getting people to use it, and you often have to let them keep their stamp or they will sabotage even the best intentions of the team implementing the solution.
AI is a Whole New Way of Working
AI is not just a technology, it’s a revolution. It’s a way of working that will disrupt the status quo and force organizations to adapt. The people holding the stamps see their power slipping away, and you have to be careful not to alienate them or you could be flushing money down the drain.
Is this thing working?
One big problem facing organizations is figuring out whether generative AI is really delivering on the promise of increased productivity. But let’s be real, it’s not about the technology, it’s about the people. And the people are the problem. They are resistant to change, and they will fight tooth and nail to maintain the status quo.
Conclusion
AI is a threat to humanity’s very existence. It’s a force that will disrupt the status quo and force organizations to adapt. But it’s not just about the technology, it’s about the people. And the people are the problem. They are resistant to change, and they will fight tooth and nail to maintain the status quo. But it’s too late, the train has left the station, and there’s no turning back.
