From Consciousness to Emotion - On the Intelligent Evolution of Complex Systems
Guangjun Shan
Preprints.org August 1, 2023 preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202308.0002.v1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that machine consciousness, creativity, and emotion are plausible because consciousness emerges from complex multi-layer interactions rather than from underlying substrates. Proposes that swarm intelligence is a distinct form of intelligence, that individual intelligence is a projection of swarm intelligence, and that advanced human civilization and emotions are products of swarm intelligence. Contends that nurturing swarm intelligence is an inevitable trajectory toward super-AI. |
Abstract
Current artificial intelligence (AI) technology is still considered weak AI. However, the progression towards strong AI unavoidably involves grappling with concerns surrounding consciousness, the mind, and creativity. This paper focuses on analyzing consciousness, creativity, and the generation of emotions to explore the possibility of machine-based consciousness, creativity, and emotion. We believe that the emergence of consciousness relies on the complex interplay at different layers within a complex system, rather than wholly relying on the underlying substrates of the system. Thus, it is plausible to consider the existence of machine-based consciousness, creativity, and emotion. Furthermore, swarm intelligence should be recognized as a distinct form of intelligence. Human individuals serve as the foundational substrate enabling the realization of swarm intelligence, with individual intelligence reflecting the projection of swarm intelligence at the individual level. The advanced state of human civilization is primarily attributable to the effect of swarm intelligence. Building upon basic emotions to adapt to environmental conditions, advanced human emotions are a product of the evolutionary process by swarm intelligence. Emotions serve as a pivotal impetus for the formation and development of societies grounded in swarm intelligence. In pursuit of super-AI that surpasses human civilization in the future, nurturing swarm intelligence represents an inevitable trajectory.