AI meditation
Joost van den Heuvel Rijnders
In the context of the theme 'Truth' of Buddhist Sound we bring an AI-guided meditation. This means that the meditation experience is facilitated by artificial intelligence, or an advanced computer program that is able to understand and respond to human language and intentions. As an experiment - with a wink - we used this advanced technology to create a meditation script with Joost's voice. This approach may open up new possibilities for meditation guidance, but will certainly also raise many questions and feelings. This meditation is briefly introduced by 'the real Joost' and he will also conclude the meditation. Together we reflect on the stimulating question: what is the role of traditional teachers if AI can guide you with a fully human-sounding voice?
Thank you for this special project. It's nice to experience it for yourself and hear from the other participants that our thoughts (directly) judge this new technology. It has helped me to look at my thoughts again and to investigate where certain thoughts and feelings come from. You have created a wonderful learning moment for me, for which I thank you. And I appreciate that you also continue to discover and try to keep up with the times. 🙏
Thank you Deliaan. It's nice how you reflect on your own reactions.
What an interesting experiment, nice Joost and compliments also to Dirk, nicely delivered with a wink!
Thank you Ilse. For now we'll stick with this experiment.
I've stopped before...what an 'alienating' experience. The fact that there is no embodiment is palpable during meditation. Hopefully it remains an experiment, Joost!
I am – so I read – not yet redundant Yvonne.