I. Approaching the Singularity Humanity has slowly been advancing through the agricultural revolution, the industrial age, and now the computer age where it seems that we are no longer slowly advancing. Since the time that Moore predicted how fast the number of transistors would grow on a computer chip, we have faithfully followed that prediction. However, with that prediction we raise an interesting question of what if all of it explodes at some time in the future, not in a literal sense but rather in a mathematical sense. What if in the next few decades the exponential growth that has been occurring for the past 50 years suddenly reaches a point where advances in computing would overtake humanities ability to keep up with it. Such is the question that stands before us today and what will we do at that point, what will we do when we reach singularity? We must know not only what will we do but what will be the ethical implications of such a revolution. As with the industrial revolution questions were raised about the value of workers and their rights we will have to raise questions of the value of AI developed in our technological revolution and their rights. We have seen the injustice that was brought before us during the industrial revolution and how it affected millions of lives, but right now we do not have the luxury of taking a wait and see approach to the inevitable singularity. We have too much at stake and with the technological capabilities that we possess now, a critical mistake could cost the existence of all humanity. Your browser may not support display of this image. Your browser may not support display of this image. The impending technological revolution has been predicted since the ... ... middle of paper ... ...ision into reality. As more advanced technologies become available they require resources which are sometimes difficult to Your browser may not support display of this image. manufacture or hard to find but in all cases they are limited. There is also the uncertainty that comes with everyday life that will also hinder our march towards singularity. Wars, economic turmoil, and a host of other issues will inevitably affect the speed at which we advance and that must also be taken into account. Looking at all of these factors it may be that 50 years in the future we won’t be flying to work or having robot workers cater to our every need but we must never put off planning for the future no matter what it brings. If we have robot servants then we need to have an ethical understanding of how to treat them and if we don’t then maybe we could just be nicer to each other.
This Singularity would raise all people from poverty, destroy any possibility of war, and bring a new era of harmony to the world. It may also be our downfall if AI is
Ethics and morality are among the most difficult subjects to define and discuss. Opinions concerning these matters are frequently automatic, held on a preconceived notions and are never subject to verification until after the fact and, often, not even then. To some critics, any use of technology leads to increasing alienation and dehumanization therefore, technology is considered far from moral. However, most people recognize great improvement of the quality of human existence which has been possible only with technology.
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When talking about the future of technology, one can only imagine what it will be down the road. The future of technology evokes many questions about the preservation of human existence, human advancement and intelligence. Some writers even discuss their positions on the future of technology and human kind. Writers such as James J. Bell, who explains the theory of the ‘Singularity’. In summary, he states that the rate of technological advancement, compared to human intelligence, will one day reach the ‘singularity’ were it will surpass the human mind (pg. 52). We may never know if technology will ever have the power to surpass the human intellect or what the consequences will be if it does attain these capabilities. Will humans still maintain control over them, or will they control us? Theses eight articles illustrate the implicit and explicit control that technology holds over humans in the future.
Humanity is threatened by the overwhelming growth of science and technology. People are expanding their knowledge through observation and experiment, oblivious to the consequences that result from improper motive. Isaac Asimov—author of The Life and Times of Multivac—uses the science of numbers, or mathematics, as a solution to the fear that arises in a world controlled by a human-like machine. What human beings are afraid of is losing the very word that separates them from everything else in the world—human, and they will do whatever they can to keep that title to themselves.
When most people think of artificial intelligence they might think of a scene from I, Robot or from 2001: A Space Odyssey. They might think of robots that highly resemble humans start a revolution against humanity and suddenly, because of man’s creation, man is no longer the pinnacle of earth’s hierarchy of creatures. For this reason, it might scare people when I say that we already utilize artificial intelligence in every day society. While it might not be robots fighting to win their freedom to live, or a defense system that decides humanity is the greatest threat to the world, artificial intelligence already plays a big role in how business is conducted today.
Engineering is an essential and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are likely to show the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a straight and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Consequently, the services offered by engineers need honesty, impartiality, equality, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public safety, welfare, and health. Engineers must act under a standard of professional performance that requires adherence to the maximum principles of ethical conduct.
The approach to artificial intelligence should be proceeded with caution. Throughout recent years and even decades before, it has been a technological dream to produce artificial intelligence. From movies, pop culture, and recent technological advancements, there is an obsession with robotics and their ability to perform actions that require human intelligence. Artificial intelligence has become a real and approachable realization today, but should be approached with care and diligence. Humans can create advanced artificial intelligence but should not because of the harm they may cause, the monumental advancement needed in the technology, and that its harm outweighs its benefits.
Scientific breakthroughs rise exponentially, with the potential for new ideas every few seconds, and 3.) The point at which the future cannot be predicted beyond a scientific sense. Looking solely at the first concept, technological singularity is the most pressing in today’s society, especially with multiple films depicting apocalyptic environments that are a direct result of A.I. Evidence of this event can be shown when computer power is plotted against Moore’s law, a predicted rate of computational evolution devised by Gordon E. Moore in 1965.... ... middle of paper ...
AI, otherwise known as artificial intelligence, is a computer system programmed with tasks that usually require human intelligence. Programmed with specific instructions and code for tasks to do, AI is a step away from humans. Robots are mainly programmed to do tasks such as: putting cars together, building toys to be shipped and doing repetitive work humans would rather avoid. AI, though, is more than putting products together. The ethical dilemma of AI stems from the differences superintelligence has from humans. Because of AI’s capability of tasks, it might be the last invention made by humans. Reasons AI hovers above us in technological processes includes:
The robots are taking over and planning to destroy humanity as it currently stands. They’re smarter, faster, and stronger making them superior to humans in every way. Because humans were too lazy and put all their faith in technology it was easy for the machines to rise up and take over. Soon all of humanity will be enslaved by robots and computers. This is the plot for thousands of science fiction movies and novels in which humans make computer, personal robots servants, and other technology that are so advanced and make life easier that in the end humankind has lost most of its intellect and physical abilities dooming the world to a fate that has inspired many armageddon theories. In the early 1960’s the world was introduced to the first ever supercomputer marking the era of the technological age in which it is not only possible for an ordinary person to do complex mathematic equations in mere moments but then share it with another person half way around the earth in nanoseconds. In the modern world the personal robot servant is still just a dream in the minds of scientist. Humanity made spectacular advancements when it comes to making life easier using machines. From the first computer to the latest handheld cell phone technology has helped in the daily life of mankind but at a great cost. By building and creating modern marvels that think for people and takes the muscle strain out of physical labor. Humankind has become weaker and completely dependent on these creations. A high price made by humans to have technology do things that with our own abilities we could achieve. The advancement in technology has made humanity’s intellect and physical strength decrease. Humankind has made great advancements in technology such as comp...
Our minds have created many remarkable things, however the best invention we ever created is the computer. The computer has helped us in many ways by saving time, giving accurate and precise results, also in many other things. but that does not mean that we should rely on the computer to do everything we can work with the computer to help us improve and at the same time improve the computer too. A lot of people believe that robots will behave like humans someday and will be walking on the earth just like us. There should be a limit for everything so that our world would remain peaceful and stable. At the end, we control the computers and they should not control us.
However, despite the long-term economic growth, technological progress is very important, and even if we...
Ethics is a system of moral principles and a branch of philosophy which defines what is acceptable for both individuals and society. It is a philosophy that covers a whole range of things that have an importance in everyday situations. Ethics are vital in everyones lives, it includes human values, and how to have a good life, our rights and responsibilities, moral decisions what is right and wrong, good and bad. Moral principles affect how people make decisions and lead their lives (BBC, 2013). There are many different beliefs about were ethics come from. These consist of; God and Religion, human conscience, the example of good human beings and a huge desire for the best for people in each unique situation, and political power (BBC, 2013).
To conclude, robots could be the backbone of the society that will result in a technological revolution. Because of robots various characteristics that do not experience fear, nor exhaustion and they are precisely programmed, which make them able to help in case of need, housework, and factories production. Society needs to put the issue of robots into consideration to satisfy any shortage exists in the world.