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What will AI do in the future? What kind of abilities would a superintelligent AI have? Once a superintelligent AI exists, the fate of humanity will suddenly depend more on what the superintelligent AI does than on what humans do. Further, Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom says that AI could wield power in the world, even just as a computer program. Keep reading to learn what a superintelligent AI could do.
Who invented the semiconductor chip? And who invented the transistor? The semiconductor chip was invented by Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments in 1958, building on William Shockley’s invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs. However, there’s more to the story than these individual inventors, and a deeper dive into these inventions shows that there were more players involved. Learn more about the beginnings of the semiconductor chip with this history of invention.
Can artificial intelligence take over the world? Why should we expect AI to use its power to the detriment of humankind? A superintelligent AI would be a powerful entity. But because AI isn’t human, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee that it’ll be smart enough to use its power responsibly. Continue reading to figure out how AI can use its power against humanity.
What type of regulation should be put on AI? Is it a waste of time to put limitations on AI? In Superintelligence, Nick Bostrom cautions that a superintelligent AI would eventually be able to circumvent any controls or limitations that humans placed upon it. However, that doesn’t mean imposing limits is a waste of time. Here’s how to conduct proper regulation of AI.
What can we do to make sure a superintelligent AI doesn’t destroy humanity? How can we control AI? In principle, one option would be never to develop general AI in the first place. However, Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom says that someone will still develop it anyway and that the best way to prepare for it is to control it ethically. Check out how to control AI so it doesn’t relegate humans to miserable living conditions.
How can humans responsibly use AI? What type of motives should humans program in AI? According to Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom, making sure every superintelligent AI has good ultimate motives may be the most important part of AI development. Ultimately the superintelligent AI’s own motives will be the only thing that constrains its behavior. Keep reading for a number of approaches for the responsible use of AI.
Do you feel free to express your opinions and share facts? Do you wonder whether you’re getting the whole truth and all perspectives on important matters? Douglas Murray argues that woke ideology attempts to force consensus where it doesn’t exist and punishes those who don’t conform. In this “cancel culture,” free speech is the victim. Murray identifies a couple of examples that illustrate how this works in today’s society. Read more to learn about cancel culture and free speech.
How do you enter the Alpha state in your mind? When is the best time to enter the Alpha state? “Alpha” refers to a particular brainwave state. It’s one of several scientifically recognized states in which a person’s brainwaves can be measured within a certain range of frequencies. Here’s how to enter the Alpha state, according to The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva.
Is Earth on course for a population correction? How would a population drop affect the economy? What is the world’s carrying capacity? Population ecologist William Rees thinks the human population has overshot what Earth can support. As a result, the world’s population could course-correct, decreasing by more than a billion by the end of the century. Continue reading to learn about this ecologist’s prediction.
Is wokeness bad? Does it harm society or have the potential to do so? Douglas Murray has a definite response to those questions. He believes that wokeness is hard to challenge without suffering public ridicule and shaming, which is part of the problem. But, we must fight this ideology, or our society could become even more fragmented, chaotic, and conceivably violent. Continue reading to learn why Murray believes wokeness is bad for society.