That’s more or less what I stated was the only solution to the problem of finding meaning in a world with such an AGI. This really all comes down to the purpose of the AGI in the first place. w
OK, so the second half of your post discussing the pros and cons of mechanical and biological modification assumes a world without AGI? Otherwise, the endeavor is useless because the AGI could simply figure it out for us.
My primary purpose of AGI: to create a perpetual state of bliss for all current humans (maybe future generations and other sentient beings as well, but that’s a longer discussion). I’ll trade “creative glorious work” for Heaven any day of the week. Even if you require the satisfaction from working to achieve bliss, the AGI can oblige you.
I certainly liked this post for the fact that you noticed that the AGI would probably figure out all the pros and cons for us. I did however figure it would be enjoyable for us in our world that currently lacks any AGI to discuss them though :).
Anyway I cannot really relate with the desired goal for an AGI. I much rather do an eternity in hell with all its cognitive stimulation than rot in “heaven”. Look at our experiences with the elderly that we resign to homes where their minds literally rot from lack of use.
I am merely pointing out the horror of never having to actually think for yourself or actually do anything. Suddenly any purpose that we can find in the world is gone and our bodies as well as our minds begin to rot as we use them less and less.
That’s more or less what I stated was the only solution to the problem of finding meaning in a world with such an AGI. This really all comes down to the purpose of the AGI in the first place. w
OK, so the second half of your post discussing the pros and cons of mechanical and biological modification assumes a world without AGI? Otherwise, the endeavor is useless because the AGI could simply figure it out for us.
My primary purpose of AGI: to create a perpetual state of bliss for all current humans (maybe future generations and other sentient beings as well, but that’s a longer discussion). I’ll trade “creative glorious work” for Heaven any day of the week. Even if you require the satisfaction from working to achieve bliss, the AGI can oblige you.
I certainly liked this post for the fact that you noticed that the AGI would probably figure out all the pros and cons for us. I did however figure it would be enjoyable for us in our world that currently lacks any AGI to discuss them though :).
Anyway I cannot really relate with the desired goal for an AGI. I much rather do an eternity in hell with all its cognitive stimulation than rot in “heaven”. Look at our experiences with the elderly that we resign to homes where their minds literally rot from lack of use.
I am merely pointing out the horror of never having to actually think for yourself or actually do anything. Suddenly any purpose that we can find in the world is gone and our bodies as well as our minds begin to rot as we use them less and less.