Post by Zheng Zhao on Jun 3, 2015 18:53:12 GMT
I possess an optimistic attitude towards the development of artificial intelligence in the future. The further study of our brain and nerve system made available by the advancement in biological and neuroscience technology enables us to create virtual brain that works almost in the same way as ours. Technology has helped us humans to improve in many areas such as life expectancy and efficiency, or otherwise we would have still lived in a cave like in ancient times. However, as Ray Kruzwel has stated, “technology is a double-edged sword.” We could also foresee some potential dangers of artificial intelligence. For example, if artificial intelligence exists or even exceeds the intelligence of human, it might be hard for humans to find the meaning of existence in the world or even be disappointed by the fact that humans are just “three pounds of meat” that could be easily replicated. How our brain exactly works is still unknown, but I remain more positive towards artificial due to its potential benefits over dangers.
Technology has impacted my life greatly. As Professor David has mentioned in the book “Digital Philosophy,” “the book is dead.” We are moving from one form of information to another form made available by information technology. Indeed, when I was in high school, I was still carrying a bag full of heavy books to school. However, this is rare for current students now. What we could see is a classroom full of laptops, cell phones and other electronic devices, which allow us to assess the so called “Library of Babel” by Jorge Borge, a library that holds every single book. However, we don’t need such physical library because technology has allowed us to take advantage from a virtual library. Certainly, technology has its drawbacks and there are many flaws and imperfections that still need to be fully tackled and there are worries that artificial intelligence might be a threat to the normal function of human beings. Nevertheless, if mediums such as books are just one method that information is presented to us, it is irrational that we ought to keep certain form while forgo the benefits of a much more advanced one, or otherwise we would stay at the level of prehistoric civilization. Therefore, I see technology development as a positive impact on my lives.
Technology has impacted my life greatly. As Professor David has mentioned in the book “Digital Philosophy,” “the book is dead.” We are moving from one form of information to another form made available by information technology. Indeed, when I was in high school, I was still carrying a bag full of heavy books to school. However, this is rare for current students now. What we could see is a classroom full of laptops, cell phones and other electronic devices, which allow us to assess the so called “Library of Babel” by Jorge Borge, a library that holds every single book. However, we don’t need such physical library because technology has allowed us to take advantage from a virtual library. Certainly, technology has its drawbacks and there are many flaws and imperfections that still need to be fully tackled and there are worries that artificial intelligence might be a threat to the normal function of human beings. Nevertheless, if mediums such as books are just one method that information is presented to us, it is irrational that we ought to keep certain form while forgo the benefits of a much more advanced one, or otherwise we would stay at the level of prehistoric civilization. Therefore, I see technology development as a positive impact on my lives.
