I’ve been pretty obsessed with the idea of effective information management, and it's increasingly clear to me that there's a tremendous potential when people not only establish AI-driven goals for their personal advancement, but also intertwine those datasets to formulate collective goals. This goes beyond simple collaboration; it's about creating a network of shared purpose that can significantly benefit the whole community.
I've come to think of this as a kind of civic information network. Picture it as a web of civic agents, individuals or collectives each with their unique goals, skills, resources, and relationships, all visible and interconnected. The beauty of such a network is that even without AI assistance, just possessing this kind of information can dramatically improve decision-making. Say, for instance, you discover another civic entity shares a goal with you - that opens the door to productive collaboration. Or perhaps they have resources you lack and vice versa, leading to a potentially beneficial partnership.
Understanding more about these civic agents - their context, their location, their resources - allows for a much more effective and fruitful coordination. But, of course, it's vital to note that not every entity will want to share every single detail about themselves with every other entity. Trust is a critical factor here, hence the importance of having permissions on what information is shared.
With the right permissions in place, the potential for a cooperative, information-rich network of civic agents becomes even clearer. Layer in AI that is governed by you, and the possibilities expand even further. These AI can help connect you with others who could aid in advancing your individual mission. They can also help drive collective goals forward.
However, for AI to effectively serve people in this capacity, the data we give them must be 'legible.' This means the data needs to be accessible, comprehensible, and usable by the machine. The AI can only help if it understands the tasks and goals at hand.
In sum, the vision for a successful civic information network is rooted in encouraging civic agents to willingly share relevant data tied to their goals. This kind of open communication allows both humans and machines to assist each other, propelling all agents towards achieving their objectives. It's an exciting idea, one that could truly revolutionize how we view collaboration and collective goal achievement.