I don’t think you can argue that an intelligence that surpasses our own doesn’t need to be approached with extreme caution. It’s categorically different than an inert technology that cannot evolve and operate without humans metaphorically picking it up and putting it to use. By definition it is outside our control. Therefore, it’s of utm…
I don’t think you can argue that an intelligence that surpasses our own doesn’t need to be approached with extreme caution. It’s categorically different than an inert technology that cannot evolve and operate without humans metaphorically picking it up and putting it to use. By definition it is outside our control. Therefore, it’s of utmost importance to think through what fail safes we might put in place. Furthermore, the professor does not mention two of the most convincing and famed critics of AI: Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk have both expressed concerns about the dangers of AI and urged caution. Having said that, it’s undeniable that if we don’t pursue AI, China will forge ahead and will exploit the advantage to destroy us. Such is the arms race of history. But if we do something which our civilization was once a master of, namely harnessing the power of change, while heeding the conservative voices that urge caution, then we may emerge with our humanity intact.
I think I’m referring to a balance that the American Founders displayed admirably between innovating and conserving. Theoretically, that reasonable balance is still part of our heritage that we can tap into. On a fundamental level most things could work out in the end if enough Americans and people with basically American ideals maintain that framework in their thinking and their actions, regardless of technologies.
I don’t think you can argue that an intelligence that surpasses our own doesn’t need to be approached with extreme caution. It’s categorically different than an inert technology that cannot evolve and operate without humans metaphorically picking it up and putting it to use. By definition it is outside our control. Therefore, it’s of utmost importance to think through what fail safes we might put in place. Furthermore, the professor does not mention two of the most convincing and famed critics of AI: Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk have both expressed concerns about the dangers of AI and urged caution. Having said that, it’s undeniable that if we don’t pursue AI, China will forge ahead and will exploit the advantage to destroy us. Such is the arms race of history. But if we do something which our civilization was once a master of, namely harnessing the power of change, while heeding the conservative voices that urge caution, then we may emerge with our humanity intact.
How is it possible to harness the power of change when fewer voices will have more power?
I think I’m referring to a balance that the American Founders displayed admirably between innovating and conserving. Theoretically, that reasonable balance is still part of our heritage that we can tap into. On a fundamental level most things could work out in the end if enough Americans and people with basically American ideals maintain that framework in their thinking and their actions, regardless of technologies.