Introduction
"We are" by ONE OK ROCK.
When I saw the live video of this song, I was shocked beyond words.
I have a hearing impairment and cannot understand English.
However, for some reason, the moment I saw this video, I felt a deep ache in my heart and tears began to flow naturally.
Energy, emotion, and passion that are conveyed beyond words.
It certainly motivated me and gave me energy for the next day.
Through this experience, I once again felt that
"Emotions," "feelings," and "energy" are the powers we need in the coming age. That is what it means.
For reference, here is a story that really moved me:
We would also like to introduce you to a live video of ONE OK ROCK performing "We are" together with some 18-year-olds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB6O4kQwnWk
1. What ONE OK ROCK's "We are" taught me
"The dream ends, it's time to wake up"
The moment I heard this opening line of ONE OK ROCK's "We are," I was reminded of myself when I was 18 years old.
The childhood spent under the protection of his parents came to an end.
From now on, I will have to jump into the rough waves of society on my own.
A mixture of anxiety and hope, typical of an 18-year-old, began to wash over me.
Everyone goes through that moment when they step out into society alone.
In the video, 18-year-olds are seen singing along with ONE OK ROCK.
Not just a performance, but their ownCry of the SoulIt seemed to me.
"You are on the edge. You are so young, so hopeless, and so worried.
But we all are.”
I couldn't help but wonder how many 18-year-olds could be supported by these lyrics.
When you enter society, you will encounter unreasonableness and absurdity.
When you feel like you are being crushed by such anxiety,
The lyrics, "Even if there's no ground under your feet, we're still here"
They act as an invisible support, gently pushing you forward.
The phrase continues.
“They are the weak ones. They don’t know anything.
Whatever they say, it won't break our hearts of gold."
This phrase is a response to social pressure and bullying.Don't ever bend your own heartand,
It gives me courage, just like a friend.
And that is ONE OK ROCK themselves,
Because they have shown an attitude of going beyond Japan and continuing to take on the world,
I think it really speaks to our hearts.
2. Commonalities between the AI era and the Roman Empire
During the Roman Empire, there was a existence in human society called "slaves."
They were responsible for the labor, while the royals spent their time on creativity and the arts.
Even though we live in the modern era, nothing has changed in essence.
just,Only the appearance has changedThat's it.
Nowadays, the workforce is being taken over by AI and robots.
Humans will use the spare time created by AI to
You have the opportunity to create, to feel, to think.
And now,Time RevolutionTo the era of.
By entrusting simple labor to machines, humans are moving towards higher levels of creative activity.
I look forward to a future where humans and AI coexist and co-create.
And I can already begin to see the future that lies beyond that.
3. Traps lurking in today's information society
Today's information society is full of devices that excite our brains and cause us to stop thinking.
Social media, videos, advertisements, timelines...
It releases a lot of dopamine, putting us into a light trance state.
It does not allow people time to think and leads them to desire and addiction.
The "power of thinking" that everyone has,
It is being taken away quietly but surely.
That is why,"The ability to think for oneself"I think it’s very important now to get that back.
As AI takes over the workforce,
For the first time, we have "space to think."
4. The message I want to deliver
The main thing I want to convey through this article is
First, find out where you areThat is what it means.
How is the world moving right now?
What kind of environment are you in and what kind of structure are you living in?
To live without knowing this is
It's like sailing rough seas without a map.
First, learn about the world, gain knowledge, and think.
and,"How do I want to live?" "What makes you feel happy?" Be clear about your intentions.
From there, you can plan your life strategy and move forward into the future.
Conclusion
The world will now enter an era of survival.
It's not just 18-year-olds.
As adults, we too must survive these rough seas.
By using AI effectively,
Born from AIFree timein,
Let's develop the power that only humans can have.
Emotions, thoughts, will,
And it shows you how hard you are working.
It is your steps that move someone's heart.
I would be happy if even a little of this feeling could reach you.
We've also prepared a special audio message from Kojima to accompany this article.
If you like, please relax and listen.
Special Audio Message
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