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Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI
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Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI
Sophrosyne is a constellation of characteristics that includes moderation, reflectiveness and self-knowledge. PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images
Texting while driving. Bullying people on social media. Buying into the latest conspiracy theory. Passing off AI-generated work as your own.
That may seem like a random list of 21st-century vices. But I’d argue they’re all examples of the loss of one particular virtue: sophrosyne.
An ancient Greek concept, sophrosyne – pronounced “suh-fros-uh-nee
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