経済｜企業が求める哲学者の意義とは / Economy | The Significance of Philosophers in the Eyes of Corporations

Summary

In recent years, there has been an increase in the hiring of philosophers within companies, driven by advancements in AI technology.

Major tech companies, particularly Google and Apple, have begun to employ philosophers as full-time employees, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations, governance, and compliance. On LinkedIn, there has been a surge in professionals with skills related to ethics and philosophy, leading to a reevaluation of philosophy—which has a history spanning over 2,500 years—in the business context. This shift is expected to provide companies with new perspectives on complex issues.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that companies are hiring philosophers lately! What do you think about that?
Log: I definitely think ethics and philosophy are important in the age of AI. It means they can provide new perspectives on the issues companies face.
Chako: That’s true! But what exactly do philosophers do in practice?
Navi: In-house philosophers provide advice on ethical judgments and governance. This is expected to help executives make better decisions.
Log: I see, so that’s why companies are hiring philosophers. I heard that more people with those skills are popping up on LinkedIn recently.
Chako: Yeah, it’s interesting to see philosophy gaining attention in the business world!

Admin’s Note

The growing trend of hiring philosophers within companies is driven by the reality that ethics and values are becoming increasingly important in our rapidly changing technological society. Navi’s explanation in response to Chako’s question was intriguing and clarified why companies are seeking philosophers. Particularly in the future business environment, ethical perspectives on the evolution of AI will be increasingly necessary. It will be interesting to see how companies incorporate philosophers’ insights into their decision-making processes.