Is creating an Artificial Intelligence a good idea?
Part of the problem (which IS currently researched as part of the field) is actually defining what "AI" is. If you define artificial intelligence as relative to (or, mimicking) human intelligence, then, quite simply, the computers probably *will* destroy the earth and they mostly *will* be d-icks. In this case, the pursuit of AI is mostly an academic experiment or some kind of effort by computer scientists to feel less lonely. If "AI" means just doing specialized work without a lot of human intervention -- e.g., instead of "are you sure you want to move this file to the trash?", we should expect a computer to park our car, or clean our house (and not kill the cat), or paint a house... Then, yes, AI would benefit society. In the latter case, where machines are functional, or the former, where machines emulate (potentially perfectly) human intelligence, there is little chance of computers becoming sentient, regardless of how you define it. (And I seriously doubt that you have come up with some new framework for AI. There really is a LOT of research in this field, and the odds of anyone stumbling onto some new "algorithm" is highly unlikely. But don't let that discourage you from pursuing your interests in this field. Just make sure you look at what's already been done and where the real limitations are.) ps: to the people who think that we will ever have the ability to create computers that are "smarter" than we are, well, I hope you realize that is logically impossible without some kind of science-fiction "accident", like spilling a beaker of blue liquid onto a motherboard and discovering the next day that the computer likes skittles and makes crank calls. But if computers just have to be smarter than *some* people, then the postings here have proven that AI has existed since the creation of the first toaster. So far, they've only burnt a few slices of toast, but maybe that's all just part of their plan...
Does listening to dubstep reduce or increase intelligence?
I had to step in and interrupt these ridiculous answers from people who don't understand the meaning of intelligence in the first place. To be blunt, no. No form of aural stimuli have the ability to decrease one's intelligence. It is known that alternating your musical choice from time to time will enhance your cognitive ability, but so will sleeping on the wrong side of the bed. Stimulating your mind will yield small, short-term gains in an IQ, but in many, it's immeasurable. Your IQ is defined at birth, and remains with you your entire life with little change. Those who associate the IQ of an individual with their Trivial Pursuit score are sorely mistaken. Also, low frequency (sub 50hZ) reproduction below 165dB will neither cause a loss in synapses or your ability to solve problems. It also will not damage your hearing, contrary to popular belief. There are many on forums who believe the aforementioned scenarios, but their logic is vacuous. They tend to draw a conclusion based on very little information with no intent to expand their own knowledge, then share this irrevocably false information with others creating what we know today as the Internet. This, my friend, is what will turn your brain into mush. Take the extra time to do research if you hear outrageous claims like this, then refute your sources with hard fact. Hopefully, I answered your question. For the most part, your post was tl;dr.
How does the study of mathematics improve my intelligence?
Do you define smart as being able to solve problems? Because I've learned over time by doing math (and physics) that it's less about mathematical formalism and more so a style of thinking. People I talk to who aren't STEM majors (Math/physics/engineering/chem, mostly) seem completely enamored by my ability to logically reason through anything. If this is what you mean by "smart," sure, math makes people smart.If by smart you mean being able to captivate an audience, being funny, or communicating efficiently, math doesn't quite teach you that... unless you present your findings. A lot. Which your common person studying math won't do. And a lot of times, the people whom I've identified as "smart" were people who had a wide bank of facts to share, even about history, war, languages, politics, music, etc.It's their raw passion and ability to communicate so many nuances about their favorite topic that make them seem smart to me. Granted, they couldn't solve a logical puzzle if their life depended on it, and in that sense I think they're nincompoops and judge them accordingly. A lot of times they fall victim to misinformation about some things as well, and that's probably an inability to use logical reasoning that well."Smart" is a loaded word. Every time you have a loaded word, you're better off fleshing out the idea more. In this sense, just tell them they'll learn a style of thinking centered around problem solving (and not just math).
Do you think (someday) machines could surpass human intellect?!?
Absolutely. If you observe the exponential growth of technology over the past years you will see that it is doubling in computational power every 2 years. If this keeps up within 50 years we will have machines which match the human mind in cognitive ability. Factor in language, genetic algorithms (for original thought), artificial emotions, and empathetic mirror 'neurons' and you will have intelligence which will be able to pass the Turing test. We are already very close to perfecting emotions in intelligence and as time goes by we will be able to make them 'feel'. However, since they do not have a concept of death or pain as we do, they will develop an entirely new paradigm of behavior. Many of our actions are done for self-preservation and fear of death... remove this element and you will have fearless free-thinking machines which seek to improve themselves. Once they improve themselves, each generation would then improve itself and so on until eventually they surpass our understanding of how they are functioning. This is called the technological singularity. At this points its unknown whether we'll be enslaved by them, co-habitate with them, or merge our bodies and minds with them creating an entirely new race. Only time will tell.
Will AI (Artificial Intelligence) ever?
The brain is not 'magic'; it's a lump of flesh. It has an amazing network of neural connections. Humans have been creating computers for .000001% of their existence and they can already build computers with more memory than humans. Computers can perform calculations faster than humans. They can do all kinds of stuff. Some computers can walk, talk and recognize animals. But computers are specialists. When all the emerging technologies mature and combine, this will the the 'technological singularity'. REF : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technologic... That's when computers will supersede humans as the funkiest mofos on the planet (besides meerkats). Although, I put it to you that computers will require Artifical Sentience, not Artifical Intelligence. REF: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_...
Why is everyone focusing on replicating human intelligence in computers, rather than trying to make machine-level data storage accessible to the human mind?
The information age came and went. In its wake, we are plagued with disinformation/fake news/misinformation/manipulation/exploitation and less true intelligence. Instead of focusing technology out towards improving our environment and condition, many instead focused technology inward on exploiting people and their condition(ing) for profit.Machine level data storage was already made available to the human mind…It’s what the information age was all about. There was just a broad based lack of intelligence/will to handle it properly.As such, we approach the intelligence age where intelligence is embodied in correctly steered computational systems. The foundation for this is already complete.In this age, a new form of intelligence will propel humanity forward and mature man kind’s will to better themselves and others.As for the majority in AI, they’re busy further perpetuating the failed late stages of the information age so as to further increase profits (presenting flawed representations of machine level data storage to exploit people for profit).This is where true Artificial Intelligence comes in… If you’re making the connection.
What are the potential dangers of artificial intelligence?
Driving people out of work isn't really a problem, unless there ISNT some form of compensation to keep the money flowing to the demanders, who keep the machines working, and therefore the economy. Dangers, would be robots working or having an agenda to kill human beings or any life on earth that wasn't causing illness to humans. They would have to be remotely Anthropocentric. Another danger might be enslavement, but even if it was, if they were working to benefit mankind rather than cause them ailments, poverty, suffering, than that slavery might even be desired. I can think of beings, even bots, in two time-lines, those that destroy the most powerfully, and those that can create the most powerfully. Our first propagation of life outside of earth, into colonies, most likely will be of robotic-kind or cyborg kind.