So, peeps, let’s talk about something big — how we increasingly trust humans to make crucial decisions that affect all of us. From courts to college admissions, loan approvals, and hiring, humans are becoming the leading players in deciding who gets what.
Now, there are some real upsides to letting humans decide. They’re super good at catching weird stuff that computer algorithms might miss. Plus, when a human decides, you know who to blame if things go awry.But here’s the kicker — relying solely on humans to make decisions isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Bless ‘em; humans come with their own biases and flaws. We’re not always great at sticking to the rules of logic and probability. Sometimes, we just focus on the little details and forget about the bigger picture.
Let’s not forget about our tendency to treat people differently based on things like their gender or race. Sure, algorithms have flaws too, but they’re usually less biased than humans. Plus, we can always tweak algorithms to make them better.Now, transparency is another biggie. Ever heard of the split-brain experiment? It’s wild. When researchers showed different images to each side of a split-brain patient’s brain, they got various responses. It’s like our brains are hiding stuff from us, man.
Consistency
And when it comes to consistency, humans can be all over the place. Ask two people the same question, and you might get different answers. Conversely, algorithms are like robots – they’ll give you the same answer every time, no matter what. Let’s also discuss how humans compare to algorithms in decision-making quality. Spoiler alert: We often fall short. Sure, there are some success stories about humans working alongside algorithms, but we usually just mess things up.
So, before we hand over all the decision-making power to humans, we gotta think things through. We need some ground rules to make sure we’re not making a mess. For example, we gotta find ways to tackle bias and inconsistency and make sure decisions are transparent.
Look, I’m not saying humans can’t make good decisions. We just gotta be careful and make sure we’re doing it right. Otherwise, we might end up in a world of trouble. Let’s discuss this and figure out how to make human decision-making work for everyone.
And hey, these principles I’ve mentioned? They’re just the start. We gotta keep the conversation going and make sure we’re not screwing things up. Because at the end of the day, humans may be a powerful force, but we gotta make sure we’re using that power for good.
