No need to worry about creating “zombie” forms of higher intelligence, as these will be at a thermodynamic/evolutionary disadvantage compared to conscious/higher-level forms of intelligence
Citation needed. Honestly, citation needed on both sides of that debate, because I haven’t seen a bunch of evidence or even really falsifiable predictions in support of the view that “zombies” have an advantage either. Seems like the sort of argument that might be resolved by going out and looking at the world and doing experiments.
I think conscious systems have an advantage. We weren’t given consciousness as a gift from god. We have it because it was the shortest route, at least in evolution, to our abilities.
But of course it depends what exactly you mean by consciousness. I certainly don’t think fun or happiness is a large advantage. So even if it is true, it’s not much help if you care about human-like conscious experiences.
Honestly, citation needed on both sides of that debate, because I haven’t seen a bunch of evidence or even really falsifiable predictions in support of the view that “zombies” have an advantage either.
I haven’t either, but Blindsight is a great novel about that :)
Citation needed. Honestly, citation needed on both sides of that debate, because I haven’t seen a bunch of evidence or even really falsifiable predictions in support of the view that “zombies” have an advantage either. Seems like the sort of argument that might be resolved by going out and looking at the world and doing experiments.
I think conscious systems have an advantage. We weren’t given consciousness as a gift from god. We have it because it was the shortest route, at least in evolution, to our abilities.
My brief post Sapience, understanding, and “AGI” tries to elucidate the cognitive advantages of self-awareness.
But of course it depends what exactly you mean by consciousness. I certainly don’t think fun or happiness is a large advantage. So even if it is true, it’s not much help if you care about human-like conscious experiences.
I haven’t either, but Blindsight is a great novel about that :)