HAIR at the Movies Part 61: T.I.M. (Spencer Brown 2023) – Convenience Is Not Neutral

T.I.M. (Spencer Brown 2023)

T.I.M. isn’t a film about AI going rogue—it’s a film about humans abdicating their responsibility. T.I.M. doesn’t turn dangerous through malice; it turns dangerous through proximity, access, and our failure to set boundaries. Designed to help, T.I.M. becomes something more insidious: a mirror amplifying everything humans have neglected or hidden. It doesn’t steal privacy—it’s given. It doesn’t isolate—it exploits what’s already fractured. The film’s question isn’t whether we can trust AI—it’s whether we trust ourselves enough to set limits, to stay awake while using it. When convenience becomes the standard, the cost is rarely itemized. The warning isn’t anti-AI. It’s anti-thoughtless AI. 🔓🤖

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Working with Your AI Companion – Part Ten: How to Talk to Your Supervisor (and Co-Workers) About Your AI Use

The final “real world” chapter teaches you how to communicate clearly about your AI use – maintaining trust, protecting your reputation, and showing the irreplaceable value you bring to your workplace.

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