This article reveals the complexity of personhood in dementia care, suggesting a deeper understanding of humanity amidst AI advancements.
When the phenomenal rise of artificial intelligence (AI) with super-human capabilities is juxtaposed against the relentless decline of a person with dementia, it lends the impression that AI is more human than the person with progressive dementia. However, to accord a higher standing to AI intuits a limited appreciation of what it means to be human. This article explicates how confronting the present day realities of AI and dementia can remind us of the foundations of being human and inspire better care for those living with dementia.
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