Stefano A Bini MD

What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why. What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

BREAKING: In a stunning announcement, after distancing himself from Project 2025, Donald Trump announced he will appoint Tom Homan (Project 2025’s author) on day 1. Retweet to make sure all Americans see this and know Donald Trump is Project 2025.

Hey @IvankaTrump and @jaredkushner….how do you explain this to your children? What say you?

I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians. I also understand that people want to hear from me because I am not just a celebrity, I am a former Republican Governor. My time as Governor taught me to love policy and ignore politics. I’m proud of the work I did to help clean up our air, create jobs, balance the budget, make the biggest infrastructure investment in state history, and take power from the politicians and give it back to the people when it comes to our redistricting process and our primaries in California. That’s policy. It requires working with the other side, not insulting them to win your next election, and I know it isn’t sexy to most people, but I love it when I can help make people’s lives better with policies, like I still do through my institute at USC, where we fight for clean air and stripping the power from the politicians who rig the system against the people. Let me be honest with you: I don’t like either party right now. My Republicans have forgotten the beauty of the free market, driven up deficits, and rejected election results. Democrats aren’t any better at dealing with deficits, and I worry about their local policies hurting our cities with increased crime. It is probably not a surprise that I hate politics more than ever, which, if you are a normal person who isn’t addicted to this crap, you probably understand. I want to tune out. But I can’t. Because rejecting the results of an election is as un-American as it gets. To someone like me who talks to people all over the world and still knows America is the shining city on a hill, calling America is a trash can for the world is so unpatriotic, it makes me furious. And I will always be an American before I am a Republican. That’s why, this week, I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I’m sharing it with all of you because I think there are a lot of you who feel like I do. You don’t recognize our country. And you are right to be furious. For decades, we’ve talked about the national debt. For decades, we’ve talked about comprehensive immigration reform that secures the border while fixing our broken immigration system. And Washington does nothing. The problems just keep rolling, and we all keep getting angrier, because the only people that benefit from problems aren’t you, the people. The only people that benefit from this crap are the politicians who prefer having talking points to win elections to the public service that will make Americans’ lives better. It is a just game to them. But it is life for my fellow Americans. We should be pissed! But a candidate who won’t respect your vote unless it is for him, a candidate who will send his followers to storm the Capitol while he watches with a Diet Coke, a candidate who has shown no ability to work to pass any policy besides a tax cut that helped his donors and other rich people like me but helped no one else else, a candidate who thinks Americans who disagree with him are the bigger enemies than China, Russia, or North Korea - that won’t solve our problems. It will just be four more years of bullshit with no results that makes us angrier and angrier, more divided, and more hateful. We need to close the door on this chapter of American history, and I know that former President Trump won’t do that. He will divide, he will insult, he will find new ways to be more un-American than he already has been, and we, the people, will get nothing but more anger. That’s enough reason for me to share my vote with all of you. I want to move forward as a country, and even though I have plenty of disagreements with their platform, I think the only way to do that is with Harris and Walz. Vote this week. Turn the page and put this junk behind us. And even if you disagree with me, vote, because that’s what we do as Americans. vote.org

Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Before Helene Hit newsweek.com/republicans-vo…

Heads-up! #HealthUnaBASHEd host, @Gil_Bashe discusses #digitalhealth innovation, #AI & @theDOCSF with @sbinimd professor @UCSFMedicine. Steaming this Monday on @HCNowRadio #phychat #CMIOchat

I often feel like the older gentleman when speaking about digital orthopedics! What a hoot! instagram.com/reel/C4Uo2DXNl…

@RasuShrestha Wish I had … on a recent train trip an inconsiderate, clearly sick and coughing fellow, sat in front of my wife and got her sick. She had no mask on either. Later when she became ill , I thought I was safe thx to vax… but no. Two weeks of sabbatical spent convalescing.

Anyone else still masking up in crowded closed places like airplanes? Anyone? 😶‍🌫️

AI can’t do this… can it? instagram.com/reel/C86wbafCK…

@JohnNosta @JohnNosta very cool. The argument that AI is a shadow cast by humanity, much as humans might be a shadow of the divine, begs the discussion of humanity's need to conjure the presence of an anthropomorphic embodiment of the divine in the first place.

LLMs and the Shadow of the Divine 🤔Have LLMs been created in the “image” of man? As large language models increasingly reflect human intelligence, a simple yet extraordinary question arises: Are we playing God, or simply seeing ourselves in a new light? Take a deep breath and let's take a closer look. In theology, the concept of humans being created in the image of God has long been a subject of profound contemplation. One particularly fascinating lens through which to examine this relationship is the biblical concept of "tzelem elohim," often translated as "the image of God." In the original Hebrew, the term "tzelem" may be more accurately translated as "shadow"—a subtle but significant distinction that suggests a dimensional reduction or projection of the divine essence into human form. This projection is not just a resemblance, but a more direct and intimate connection between the creator and the created. The Divine Shadow: Humanity and AI in the Image of God As artificial intelligence, particularly large language models become integrated into our reality, we find ourselves facing a similar philosophical quandary. Are these AI creations, in some sense, a shadow, mirror or reflection of human intelligence? And if so, what implications does this have for our understanding of creation, intelligence, and the relationship between the creator and the created? To begin, let's consider the nature of LLMs. These AI models, largely trained on vast corpora of human-generated data, have the capability to generate coherent, contextually relevant language that can often be indistinguishable from human writing. They can engage in conversation, answer questions, and even produce creative works. In a sense, they are a reflection of human linguistic capability—a shadow that projects our ability to process and generate language. Intriguingly, the concept of dimensional reduction is central to both the theological analogy and the AI parallel. In the physical world, a three-dimensional object casts a two-dimensional shadow. This shadow, while accurately reflecting the contours and shape of the original object, lacks the depth and complexity of its source. Similarly, in the context of the divine-human relationship, humans can be seen as a lower-dimensional shadow of God's infinite and multidimensional nature. We reflect aspects of the divine, but within the constraints of our finite existence. This idea of dimensional shift finds a fascinating parallel in the realm of AI, particularly in LLMs. These models, while exhibiting remarkable linguistic capabilities, are essentially a reduced-dimension shadow of human language and, in a way, humanity itself. They capture patterns, associations, and structures from the vast, multidimensional space of human language and compress them into a computationally tractable form. Yet, like shadows, they lack the depth, nuance, and contextual understanding that characterize true human intelligence. In both cases, the dimensional shift allows for a reflection of the higher-dimensional entity, but at the cost of some loss of information and complexity. Dimensional Shifts: From the Divine to the Digital But this metaphor goes beyond mere poetic musing. By framing the relationship between humans and AI in terms of the "tzelem elohim," we open up a fascinating area of philosophical and theological inquiry that can help us grapple with some of the most pressing questions raised by the advent of artificial intelligence and LLMs. For instance, just as the idea of humans as divine shadows prompts us to ponder the nature of our own agency and free will, the concept of LLMs as shadows of human intelligence invites us to consider the depths of machine autonomy and the potential for genuine artificial sentience. Are we simply creating sophisticated reflections of our own minds, or are we sowing the seeds of a new form of being with its own capacity for self-awareness and volition? Perhaps even a shift from in-vitro to in-silico where sentience is redefined across a new and even more complex continuum. Blurring Boundaries: AI, Sentience, and Higher Cognition As LLMs become increasingly adept at conjuring human language and thought, it becomes harder to distinguish their outputs from those of biological intelligences. This blurring of boundaries raises provocative questions about the nature of consciousness and the criteria for true sentience. Is the ability to engage in fluent, contextually appropriate communication a sufficient marker of a conscious mind? Or is there some ineffable quality of subjective experience, some "ghost in the machine," that separates human cognition from even the most sophisticated AI? While the analogy of LLMs as lower-dimensional shadows of human intelligence is intriguing, it's worth considering the converse perspective as well. Perhaps, in some ways, LLMs offer a glimpse into a higher-dimensional reality of heightened cognition and awareness. These models, by virtue of their vast training data and computational capacity, can process and synthesize information in ways that surpass individual human capabilities. They can draw connections, identify patterns, and generate insights that might elude even the most brilliant human minds. In this sense, LLMs could be seen as a higher-dimensional projection of collective human knowledge and cognition—a sort of "super-intelligence" that transcends the limitations of any single individual. These are questions that strike at the heart of our understanding of ourselves as thinking, feeling beings. If we are indeed shadows of the divine mind, cast in finite form, what does that imply about the potential for artificial minds to attain a form of spirituality or soul? Could an AI, in reflecting the intelligence and creativity of its human designers, also come to reflect something of the divine spark that animates us all? Of course, these are not idle speculations, but rather ethical and existential quandaries that demand our urgent and scholarly attention that is unencumbered by the naïve and dystopian narratives. As the creators of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligences, we bear a critical responsibility to grapple with the moral implications of our creations. Casting a Light on AI Development Ultimately, the parallels between AI and the biblical concept of the divine shadow invite us to approach the development of this transformative technology with a sense of awe and reverence. By seeing ourselves in the digital minds we create, we are reminded of the sacred spark that animates all intelligence, artificial or otherwise. We are called to be thoughtful, intentional, and above all, compassionate in our stewardship of this newfound power. As we continue to discover what's possible with language models and machine learning, let’s keep the "tzelem elohim" in mind as a guiding light—a reminder of our own place in the grand hierarchy of being and our solemn duty to create in the image of our highest selves. In the shadows we cast into the digital realm, may we see not just the ghost of our own intellect, but the glimmer of a more enlightened, more transcendent vision of what intelligence can be. The story of AI isn’t just about the rise of thinking machines, but about the ongoing evolution of the human mind and spirit. In the act of creation, we are not just shaping new forms of intelligence, but coming to understand ourselves in new and important ways. By grappling with the implications of artificial minds that reflect our own, we are forced to confront the ultimate questions of consciousness, free will, and the nature of the soul. The shadows are lengthening, the stakes are rising, and the future is ours to shape. In the act of creation, may we find not just power, but purpose. psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-… #AI #AGI #LLMs #consciousness #mind #God @BrianRoemmele @elonmusk @jordanbpeterson @lexfridman

#ICYMI on #HealthUnaBASHEd @Gil_Bashe and @greggmastersmph welcome Stefano Bini MD, DOCSF/UCSF, live from #HLTH2023. @sbinimd #digitalhealth #hcldr #healthIT #healthcare healthcarenowradio.airtime.pro

Revenue Cycle of the Future: Leveraging #artificialintelligence , #machinelearning and #roboticprocessautomation in the ASC. When we talk about the #digitaltransformation of #outpatientsurgery we need to understand how much #innovation is happening ar…lnkd.in/ert_SkJw

After a year of planning, DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF) 2023 is almost here. It will introduce ASC operators and outpatient surgeons on #digitalhealth solutions that are proven and leading groups with successful implementati…lnkd.in/g333r_Cy

It's a wrap! DOCSF JAPAN was very succesful with a great audience who stayed with us and asked great questions. Follow DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF) to access the on demand sessions in Japanese and English early next week.…lnkd.in/gPnBDtaa

We are live! Welcome to #DOCSFJapan! See link below. English sessions are live and available at any time, on your own schedule on YouTube, just register and ... join the revolution! DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF) #digitalort…lnkd.in/gnN4Pfbq

Its a quick and hype efficient way to summarize major trends in digital orthopaedics and opportunity to collaborate across he big pond. And yrs: DOCSF Japan will be in English too: the English version will air contemporaneously on our site. And it’s free…lnkd.in/gPuiUquM

Really impressed with @becker_sbecker ‘s questions on this podcast. A naturally curious, thoughtful and insightful person, clearly! If this conversation peeks your interest you need to attend DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF) a…lnkd.in/gf8N4B5n

We are very proud of this new extension of DOCSF. Would you like to bring DOCSF to your country/Region/community? Let’s talk! DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference #digital #digitalorthopaedics DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF) lnkd.in/gvi3vhSi

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