Human Literacy in the Age of AI. Dissolving Anthropocentric Perspective through Buddhist-Posthuman Dialogue

Shoukei Matsumoto's Mercator Lecture for AI in the Human Context
As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes human experiences and interactions, our conventional anthropocentric perspective faces profound challenges. This lecture explores how Buddhist philosophy, particularly its non-dualistic view of life and interconnectedness, offers valuable insights for transcending human-centered thinking. By engaging in a dialogue between Buddhism and posthumanist perspectives, we can cultivate a new kind of human literacy—one that embraces coexistence and interdependence with AI and the broader ecological system.