WHY: Perspective: POZE—A Multidisciplinary Framework of Life

This foundational chapter introduces the multidisciplinary POZE framework to analyze the interplay of humans and technology. The m4-matrix is offered to map out the arenas where transformative changes are occurring at the intersection of individual (aspiration, emotions, thoughts, sensations) and societal (individual, community, country, planet) dimensions. The argument is made that a mindset of agency amid AI, across generations, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds can transform technology into an ally for humankind. The A-Frame is introduced to cultivate such agency intentionally, which involves awareness of interplays and appreciation of individual vulnerability, requiring acceptance of the unique opportunity that humans have to create the reality they want, and accountability for the responsibility that comes with that privilege. Combined these attitudes result in the type of leadership mindset that is needed to promote and achieve agency amid AI. As it will be explained, leadership should be approached as a way of life, independent of hierarchy; perceived as a path that is driven by values. If it is framed in such a manner it opens a path for anyone to rise beyond personal interest to the bigger picture perspective of the Common Good, which is a pragmatic perspective considering the interconnected nature of everything. We look at the Spiral of influence which allows humans to trigger change, and the potential of technology to support them. Everyone can win if everyone has a fair chance to play; this book shows possible ways to achieve this. The binomen of GIGO (Garbage in, Garbage out) versus VIVO (Values in, Values out) is introduced as the central tension of the relationship that humans entertain with technology; it reflects the argument that humans cannot expect the technology of tomorrow to reflect values that they do not manifest today.