Heartificial Intelligence
Embracing Our Humanity to Maximize Our Machines
John C. Havens
johnchavens.com / @johnchavens

There’s two types of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
One called, “Strong,” the other, “Weak.”
It’s when machines gain sentience that
devastation they could wreak.

That’s why
Friendly AI
Is so important to
evolve.
So here’s my
suggestion for this
problem we
should solve.

It’s not about
welcoming our
overlords, or living in
fear.
We need to measure
what we love and
hold most dear.

Embrace Humanity.
Celebrate what’s unique
between us and machines.
While Artificial Intelligence is
peachy keen,
We need to live more from the
heart and be Genuine.

Wearable sensors, geeky eyeglasses, too.

As Big Data keeps getting bigger,
What happens to me and you?

As machines
take our jobs,
Automation on
the rise,
If devices do so
much for us,
what’s left for
us to prize?

The human interface, it’s pretty
simple, don’t you see?

Find your purpose in helping others,
That’s the psychology.

So my friends, I salute you, what
you do is quite profound.
In between machines and
people you provide safe middle
ground.
IT Professionals, to you my
thanks are due.

When it comes to your hearts and
minds, nothing takes the place of you.

Embrace HumanIT.
Embrace HumanIT.
While Artificial Intelligence is
peachy keen,
We need to live more from the
heart and be Genuine.

PLEASE NOTE
While I say “IT Professionals,” this is
shorthand for all of the amazing
attendees here today, including anyone
in Data Center, AV, Facilities, Real Estate,
Construction Managers, Project
Managers, CEO’s, CTO’s, and CFO’s.

I pander without judgment.

Also, “HumanIT” fit the song
better than the whole list.

Embrace HumanIT.
Embrace HumanIT.
Embrace HumanIT.
Embrace HumanIT.
While Artificial Intelligence is
peachy keen,
We need to live more from the
heart and be Genuine.

I like humans.

I like machines.

Analyzing Automation

The Perils of Personalization

Augmenting Our Existence

Programming and Purpose

You can’t automate wellbeing.

Embracing Your Humanity

GAP

Positive
Psychology

• Close Your Eyes.
• Scale of 1-10: How Happy are You?
• Picture someone you’re grateful for.
• Savor how you’re thankful for them.
• Scale of 1-10: How Happy are You?
• Open Your Eyes.
GAP

• Before your next client meeting:
• Scale of 1-10: How Happy are You?
• Give 3 genuine & specific compliments.
• Observe people’s reactions.
• Right after the meeting:
• Scale of 1-10: How Happy are You?
GAP

1. Work
2. Time Balance
3. Education/Culture
4. Achievement
5. Materials
6. Health
7. Good Times
8. Helping others
9. Security
10.Nature
11.Family
12.Spirituality
VALUES
If you don’t live to
your values every
day, your happiness
decreases.
GAP

How will machines know what we
value if we don’t know ourselves?

Conclusion

HumanIT Manifesto
Machines are awesome.
(REPEAT)
Technology is awesome.
(REPEAT)

HumanIT Manifesto
I pledge to use the heart and
mind I already have to increase
my wellbeing and the lives of
those around me.
(REPEAT)

HumanIT Manifesto
To make a Genuine
difference in the world.
(REPEAT)

Thank you!