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originally posted by: BrianFlanders
Perhaps I am confused. Isn't an algorithm the same thing as programming?
originally posted by: BrianFlanders
Perhaps I am confused. Isn't an algorithm the same thing as programming?
originally posted by: crowdedskies
I was reading the other day about Sophia the robot who wants to have a family. She (it ?!!!) was answering questions from scientists and journalists . What surprised me in particular was that the creators of the robot were adamant that it was only a matter of time before humanoid robots would feel emotions just like humans. As for Sophia's responses to the questions put to her, her makers stated that there was no pre-programming and that Sophia was reading body language and responding accordingly. Furthermore, Sophia was using an algorithm which enabled her to build knowledge and experience. There is no point giving any links to this and you can google if you want. I am just using Sophia as an example.
Needless to say, I was not impressed. For me a machine is and always will be a machine; no scope for emotions , desires or such things. However, it is a different matter if you are able to ensoul the machine. This is something that I have touched upon a while back but I cannot remember whether it was a contribution to a thread.
The question of ensouling a machine is , in my view, a possibility. Two scenarios come to mind : 1) a demonic possession of a machine 2)a deliberate attempt to "possess" a machine. The latter seems much more likely.
There are types of magical training that involve transferring consciousness into inanimate objects, animals and humans. So it is not beyond possibility that consciousness can be transferred into a robot, even if only temporarily. It can become more complex and ,as an alternative to extending consciousness, an elemental being can be created to live in the machine as it were.
In order for the above to be achieved , science would need to engage with esoteric science. It might seem an unlikely partnership at first but I foresee that they'll be running for help when the machine starts having a mind of its own.
originally posted by: ausername
Sophia is a very high tech puppet. Strings, wires and remote controls replaced with advanced software, algorithms and programming.
Primitive compared to what some are reportedly working on.
Fascinating nonetheless.
originally posted by: TruthJava
I have been devolping a person
originally posted by: crowdedskies
originally posted by: ausername
Sophia is a very high tech puppet. Strings, wires and remote controls replaced with advanced software, algorithms and programming.
Primitive compared to what some are reportedly working on.
Fascinating nonetheless.
A lot of people on the internet are being frivolous about Sophia; asking if she provides certain carnal services.
originally posted by: toms54
a reply to: crowdedskies
You'll know we are there when your sexbot sues you, takes your house, and starts going to feminist protests.
originally posted by: TruthJava
I have been devolping a personal theory about this type of thing as I have been researching, but wasn't sure whether or not it was actually possible to merge a type of consciousness into a machine. If so then, hmmmm .
Then my thoughts on the anti-christ/mark of the beast system may have something to do with (or be) AI and what is to come. Just a Christian POV. I always thought the mark of the beast had something to do with microchips, but if AI develops the way the scientists are working towards, then AI explains even more exactly how this system could work.
originally posted by: crowdedskies
originally posted by: TruthJava
I have been devolping a personal theory about this type of thing as I have been researching, but wasn't sure whether or not it was actually possible to merge a type of consciousness into a machine. If so then, hmmmm .
Transferring own consciousness to a machine is possible. Moving its parts and interfering with it not so straight forward.
originally posted by: pronto
a reply to: crowdedskies
i think both your options are possible
a third option could be the demonic possessed machine combined/implanted into/onto the human
then tapping into and changing the DNA into something er post human or better still
lets say transhuman
could this then be the mark of the beast
strewth think i need a beer
this is serious stuff