Robot Independence

[Andrew Blair]

If we ever create an artificial conscience, I feel that we will have very little to worry about, because it will be, in almost all respects, a copy of ourselves! Humans, as a rule, are not that original- we need examples, especially on the first try. And our own mind will definitely be the model. Very few people feel a compulsive need to kill all humans, so barring some radical shift in the way things are designed, Alfredo v1.2 wont want to erase us.

[Cody Carey]

Originally Posted by Andrew Blair

If we ever create an artificial conscience, I feel that we will have very little to worry about, because it will be, in almost all respects, a copy of ourselves! Humans, as a rule, are not that original- we need examples, especially on the first try. And our own mind will definitely be the model. Very few people feel a compulsive need to kill all humans, so barring some radical shift in the way things are designed, Alfredo v1.2 wont want to erase us.

True, If we model it directly on ourselves, but we have a wonderful knack for making "improvements" on things.

[petek]

Originally Posted by Andrew Blair

If we ever create an artificial conscience, I feel that we will have very little to worry about, because it will be, in almost all respects, a copy of ourselves!

In that case, we'd better not let them get credit cards! Hmmm... I wonder what the robot equivalent of a McMansion would be...

Originally Posted by Mike

What is up with the S4s?

I feel humbled with my 1.8t

One word pretty well covers it.

[Tim Baird]

Originally Posted by petek

One word pretty well covers it.

Agreed. Doing 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds in a station wagon (I have an Avant) is a great feeling. And that's with stock components. Ask me again in a year when my warranty is up and I start upgrading.