Rethinking Artificial Intelligence as an Instrument for Human Flourishing
From the Editors
The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard introduces an initiative examining the relationship between artificial intelligence and human well-being. The project challenges the prevailing assumption that digital tools act as autonomous forces driving society, asserting instead that technology must remain anchored in human values and agency. Readers interested in thoughtful approaches to modern technology that support rather than replace human experience will find this framework valuable.
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The project directly engages the core editorial mission of ensuring technology enhances human agency rather than replacing it. It offers a solid philosophical and practical foundation for approaching modern AI intentionally, though practical applications are broad.
Originally Published
- Source
- Hfh Fas Harvard Edu
- Author
- Human Flourishing Program Team
- Original date
- June 5, 2026
- Curated
- September 12, 2026
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