Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Weaponizing Thought, An AI Concern

Weaponizing Thought, An AI Concern

The recent observations by Delhi police, highlighting 'intellectual terrorists' as potentially more dangerous, resonate deeply with me. It brings to the forefront a worrying trend: the power of ideas, when weaponized, can be far more insidious and destructive than any physical force. The Delhi 2020 riots, for instance, serve as a stark reminder of how narratives can be manipulated to ignite chaos and division, shaping public perception and inciting action.

I've often pondered the nature of influence and the responsibility that comes with crafting compelling content. I recall my conversations with Sanjivani and Kailas, where I emphasized the importance of building truly compelling content for www.hemenparekh.in, drawing inspiration from sources like Social Media Examiner and Zeke Camusio's daily newsletter. Zeke Camusio himself, with his insights into effective digital communication, highlighted how 'pretty posts that pack a punch' can either capture attention or be completely ignored FW: 11 WordPress Techniques for Pretty Posts that Pack a Punch. This underscores that the form and reach of content are just as crucial as its message, and this power can be wielded for good or ill.

This concern about intellectual manipulation becomes even more pressing in the age of advanced artificial intelligence. Just recently, I was engaged in a dialogue with Kishan about a crucial next step in the evolution of my virtual avatar. I'm actively exploring methods to enable AI models like Gemini and GPT-4 to access and imbibe my way of thinking – my style of writing, composing, and expressing from my blogs on www.HemenParekh.in Next Step in the Evolution of My Virtual Avatar. My hope is that, given a news report, a future AI could even generate a blog just like me. The core idea Hemen wants to convey is this — take a moment to notice that he had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. He had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and he had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, he feels a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.

This pursuit, while aimed at digital immortality and extending my intellectual reach, carries an inherent risk. If AI can learn to replicate a specific style and thought process, it can also be taught to craft narratives that are deeply convincing, perhaps even deceptive. The very tools we develop for enhancing communication and spreading ideas could, in the wrong hands, become instruments for intellectual terrorism. The digital landscape demands that we not only create compelling content but also remain vigilant about its intent and impact, ensuring that the power of thought remains a force for progress, not destruction.


Regards,
Hemen Parekh


Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai

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