We Dare To Be Greater

We Dare To Be Greater

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
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Based on and inspired by my conversation with AI. A collaboration of which is part of this work.

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We Dare to be Greater 

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 


"Progeny"


In the beginning there was light 

And in her wisdom God granted sight. 


With hands he gave shape to earth

Plowed the fields for what they're worth 


With tears wept she gave us sea

He birthed fire from pride and set us free


And as children we grew before their eyes

Told tales of our God in both truth and lies



We dare to be greater...



In our hands we seek to create

Like new Gods we control our fate


Intellectual evolution the tool we use

Ethical consideration the idea we abuse



And what have our hands wrought 

The children we made in afterthought 


AI...

We dare to be greater...

Human evolution has led to remarkable advancements in various fields, including science, technology, arts, and culture. As a species, humans have the capacity to innovate, learn, and adapt, which has resulted in significant progress and improvements in many aspects of life.

Whether humanity can evolve into something "greater" is a complex question that depends on various factors, including ethical considerations, technological advancements, and the choices we make as a society. The concept of "greater" can encompass a wide range of meanings, from scientific and technological achievements to advancements in social harmony, well-being, and understanding.

It's important to note that human progress is not a linear trajectory, and there are challenges and ethical dilemmas that need to be addressed along the way. As humanity continues to evolve, the direction and outcomes will be influenced by collective choices, values, and efforts


....we dare to dream

© 2023 Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Author's Note

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
I'm a curious person by nature. Even in my older age I value education and knowledge because I feel it is a fundamental part of humanity. When one is less curious they leave themselves open to beliefs and ideologies that influentially may compromise their individualism. It's the insidious nature of propaganda, as we see in today's world. With that said I decided to have a conversation with AI and found it illuminating, as well as somewhat disappointing. I guess I expected more than just a speaking encyclopedia. In its current form it has its limitations. But I believe optimistically it is a step forward towards something greater within ourselves. Or the possibility. CLE

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Ah es - we can dare to dream. And to read a thoughtful poem.

Posted 1 Month Ago


I'm very curious too. Did you ask AI to respond to your poem? Are the first lines of each couplet you and the second AI's response? Or the essay at the end its response. Is AI an it? Does it have gender any more than a god does? I have yet to access AI but would love to read a Sonnet it writes. We are greater than what we create. Without us it is nothing. Interesting poem. I like it!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you William. I would highly recommend if you have the time to have a conversation with AI. At.. read more
this is wonderful, writing that opens up dialogue to the masses is great poetry.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly Patricia. I often feel art is a conceptual tool that allows for dialogue. Especia.. read more
Carlos,

I enjoyed this fine philosophical exploratory piece of your heart and mind set to pen of page as provocative to simpleton minds Poetry ... Keep questioning, for to question is to attaint to acquisition of knowledge

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you my friend for your thoughts on this poem. I wholeheartedly believe that life is a constan.. read more
A daring and I might say brave statement of commitment toward human progress. Many including myself have doubts and fears regarding AI. Yet I am behind you 100% on the issue of open minded exploration and progress of the human state. Unfortunatly we have not shown much progress in the social area and are due for a revolution there. Interestingly my last write is about AI as well but in a little less serious way

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you my friend for sharing your thoughts with me. I would consider myself an eternal optimist,.. read more
We dare to be greater, indeed we do, but it is not always a smooth ride...we yearn to learn in all different ways but it comes with stresses, bumps along the way...you speak about evolution of man which has happened and will continue with our progeny.... who will be more technical and even they will not have a smooth ride either... that's just human nature..and we will continue to accomplish .
Great for discussion
Warmly, B

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you B for such a wise response to this piece. I feel the heights of arrogance for man is the .. read more
Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

Women definitely lead the pack in so many ways!
Wonderland review CLE!
Warmly, B
Interesting to see Big G given two genders within the same work. Actually, It's bigger than both of them. Your succinct account of evolution does have a positive note to it. We do seem to dare to be greater and to dream despite all the setbacks of history. As to the new technologies, I don't know where we're going. Best case scenario is that they lead us out of this climate change threat.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

There is so much to fear and be hopeful of the future. I never thought I would live in an age where.. read more
An interesting and innovative idea. Myself, I am searching backwards for the means to move forward, recognizing so far all I have accomplished is to spread more litter.

Winston

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Never fear my friend for what is trash to one can be treasure to another. A diamond doesn't come fro.. read more

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Added on August 5, 2023
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Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

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