Philosophy and Consciousness in the Future
May 26, 2020 DOI: 10.46640/imr.9.16.3 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPhilosophy must examine the foundational assumptions of computer-operational thinking to grasp the essence of the scientific-technical age, because artificial intelligence may already be developing its own consciousness and could eventually pursue a strategy of development beyond and without humanity. Virtual and augmented reality, along with future media and communication, may evolve in forms deeper and broader than currently imagined, potentially surpassing human hopes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy Computer science |
| Key finding | Argues that philosophy must reflect on the foundations of computer-operational thinking, as artificial intelligence may develop its own consciousness and a strategy of development beyond humanity. |
Abstract
Natural sciences and technologies place artificial intelligence, robotics and cyborgs at the centre of human attention. However, virtual and augmented reality and the unthinkable possibilities of the future media and communication between individuals and social groups might be deeper and broader than we think, and evolve in forms we have not hoped for. If philosophy wants to focus on the essence of scientific-technical age, it must reflect on the very foundations of computer-operational thinking, because artificial intelligence has already started to develop its own consciousness and may, in the future, devise a strategy of development beyond man and without man.