THE EMERGENCE OF ARTIFICIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO REACH THE TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY
Luiz Raimundo Tadeu da Silva Silva, Alex Fernandes da Veiga Machado, Pablo de Lara Sanches
Kínesis December 23, 2024 DOI: 10.36311/1984-8900.2018.v10.n25.08.p111 (opens in new tab) via DOAJ
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe Technological Singularity, a future point when a computer program can think like a human with instant access to all recorded information, may produce an entity more intelligent than all of humanity combined. By examining levels of intelligent agent autonomy and engaging with thinkers such as Alan Turing, René Descartes, Ludwig Wittgenstein, John Searle, and Vernor Vinge, the authors argue that artificial consciousness is possible. The pursuit of intentionality through advanced learning algorithms and machine discovery is presented as essential for reaching the Singularity.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Artificial intelligence Machine discovery Turing test Chinese room Intentionality |
| Key finding | Argues that artificial consciousness is possible and that the quest for intentionality, promoted by sophisticated algorithms of learning and machine discovery, is the key to reaching the Technological Singularity. |
Abstract
The men admired a way to swim the fish, but today they sail faster than anyone. They'd like flying like the birds, but have been a lot higher. They searched for wisdom, now they have all the knowledge accumulated in the story available in a few clicks. Human evolution is about to meet its peak through the Technological Singularity, which can be understood as the future milestone reached at the moment that a computer program can think like a human, yet with quick access to all information already registered by society. It will not be like a man, but more intelligent than all mankind in history. So we have a big question: will this new entity has consciousness? Through a study of the levels of intelligent agents autonomy and in a timeless dialogue with Alan Turing, René Descartes, Ludwic Wittgenstein, John Searle and Vernor Vinge, we show the possibility of an artificial consciousness and that the quest for intentionality, promoted by sophisticated algorithms of learning and machine discovery, is the key to reach of Technological Singularity.