We Dare To Be Greater

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

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

Author's Note

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

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

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.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

There is so much to fear and be hopeful of the future. I never thought I would live in an age where all knowledge was available on a mobile foldable phone. And yet here I am as a child of the 60s witnessing these incredible steps forward in evolution. Will they bring our demise, or a great utopia? Whose to say we are merely the shapers of clay. What dreams may come. I remain forever optimistic, yet cautious by nature.

[W. Barrett Munn]

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

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Never fear my friend for what is trash to one can be treasure to another. A diamond doesn't come from the earth in perfect form but is shaped into its perfection. We artists sow seeds that we can only hope blossom into something meaningful. We may not always be there to witness its evolution but it is in the hope we give it that nurtures its possible significance. Keep planting those hopes my friend.