Dignity is also self -esteem and evaluation by others.
In researching dignity in the age of him, I almost overlooked the people who display it every day before me.
My hypothesis is that people’s sense of value of themselves can be mined as artificial intelligence transcends them into some cognitive abilities. The solution can stand in a recalibration of people’s aspirations to focus on human connection and constructive skepticism. The next stage of the project requires a profound and wide summary of the literature on self -esteem and adoption of technology.
One of my current students, Tanya Keyur Dessai, asked to help. She has already done some good jobs by researching and writing. Here is its summary of two definitions:
When we think of dignity, it is more than just self-perception and value. It is about the basic value we put on ourselves and others. The renowned German philosopher, Immanuel Kant, called dignity the most fundamental and absolute value – essential to our own being. For Kant, dignity was related to the concept of autonomy, meaning our ability to free will and self -determination. In essence, it is about shaping our lives and defining our goals.
Kant’s philosophy points out that every individual has internal value and deserves respect and dignity, not because of their achievements or virtues, but simply because they are human.
Donna Hicks, an expert and professor with a resolution of conflict, beautifully described dignity as “a glue that holds all our relationships together”. It highlights the mutual need for recognition, to be seen, heard and treated fairly. According to Hicks, dignity is about the safe feeling in the world, understood and respected.
Tanya is especially interested in understanding and improving the dignity of women and people in color. She wrote:
Studies across different countries, including Argentina, Fijin, India, Lebanon, South Korea and the United States, have shown that African-Americans often report higher levels of self-esteem compared to white Americans. This consistency is likely due to strong racial identity and facing mechanisms developed in response to social challenges regarding race.
Racial discrimination in the workplace has significant negative impacts on the self -esteem of an individual and general well -being. Racial microagresses, whether intentional or unintentional, can result in reduced well -being, work satisfaction and career advancement.
In another part of her essay for me, she wrote:
Welcome to the world of Imposter syndrome, a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common, overloading countless professional achievements. In our fast, hyperconnected life, endless comparisons with others can erode our sense of value. The constant desire for external affirmation – whether through social media “likes” or praise from colleagues – feeds a bad cycle of doubt and insecurity. Imposter syndrome does not only remove personal trust; Can significantly affect workplace success.
While she is not falling into a pulp, I can’t help, but I assume she is talking from more than a small part of her personal experience. She is physically small (at least compared to me) with dark skin typical of her birth india. She is calm and calm, which can make passers -by assuming she is not wise or ambitious. This would be a fully false assumption. From my experience as one of her professors, I can see that she is smart and realized – her master’s degree in marketing analytics in Hult in San Francisco relies on the head of a master’s degree in neuroscience and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Her mirrors in the classroom are concise, vain and nuanced. Her offer to help me do research was a wireless gift that was sure to accelerate my project.
And then I read the following paragraph in its draft:
In schools, jobs and communities, dignity can be affirmed when the value of a person is recognized, proven and honored. In contrast, dignity can be understood in terms of its absence – treatment and experiences that lead to feelings of indignation. For example, experiences with dismissal, minimization, humiliation, shame, powerlessness, disrespect, denigration, mistreatment, abuse, dehumanization, protection or uncertainty can all undermine a sense of dignity and self -esteem in individuals and groups.
It took four readings of this paragraph for the lamp in my brain to finally light up. My academic research we hope will be influential to improve the dignity of future generations of users and providers. However, I can now act to recognize, confirm and honor a person’s dignity and the dignity of hundreds of its peers by publishing this article. In other words, I can reach some of my goal here.
Tanya Dessai has already changed school, workplace and our community to advance, its peers and my ability to self -determination. It is powerful and, just as important, empowering. It helps me achieve my goal as a teacher to improve my students’ self -esteem.
For Tanya and all my students in HuT and Harvard, I know and appreciate the energy, intelligence and effort you bring to your education to improve your influence and change the world. From where I stay, you are already fulfilling this ambition. And I am grateful to see and, if I am lucky, to participate in this increase in dignity.
Ps Tanya, my answer to your draft will require more time, reading, conversation and reflection before we progress to the next step. Sorry for the delay.