Intelligence Amplification and Society

In summary, those who oppose IA may see their level of intelligence decline, as there will be a lack of demand for it. Those who support IA see it as a way to increase intelligence and make more productive members of society. There are ethical concerns with IA, as it may take away from human nature.
  • #36
LowlyPion said:
Not to rain on your parade too much, but that's a rather impressive energy footprint you are imagining there.

Yeah, we probably will one day master computer interfacing, and maybe immortality, but most people will have smaller things to worry about like obtaining food, drinking water, and breathing air.
 
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  • #37
sketchtrack said:
Yeah, we probably will one day master computer interfacing, and maybe immortality, but most people will have smaller things to worry about like obtaining food, drinking water, and breathing air.

And downloading porn directly to their brains.
 

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