Post by KenNiemann on Mar 25, 2005 4:04:02 GMT -5
MIT artificial intelligence researcher, Ray Kurzweil, argues that, in the not so distant future, computers will become so powerful and sophisticated that they will become concious themselves. According to Kurzweil, we will also one day be able to download our minds onto software and live forever.
In this online book (also available through Amazon.com) he defends his claims against notable critics:
www.kurzweilai.net/meme/frame.html?main=/meme/memelist.html?m%3D19
In my view, Kurzweil's position succumbs to criticisms leveled by UC Berkeley philosophy chair John Searle. Searle's "Chinese Room Experiment" uncovers the difference between understanding & conciousness and merely following directions in a programmed manner. The problem for Searle, however, is that his "Chinese Room Experiment" is also devastating to his own committment to philosophical naturalism.
William Dembski's critique is weak here. However, he makes a stronger case against Kurzweil on the following website:
www.iscid.org
In this online book (also available through Amazon.com) he defends his claims against notable critics:
www.kurzweilai.net/meme/frame.html?main=/meme/memelist.html?m%3D19
In my view, Kurzweil's position succumbs to criticisms leveled by UC Berkeley philosophy chair John Searle. Searle's "Chinese Room Experiment" uncovers the difference between understanding & conciousness and merely following directions in a programmed manner. The problem for Searle, however, is that his "Chinese Room Experiment" is also devastating to his own committment to philosophical naturalism.
William Dembski's critique is weak here. However, he makes a stronger case against Kurzweil on the following website:
www.iscid.org