J.C.R Licklider
"A network of such [computers], connected to one another by wide-band communication lines [which provided] the functions of present-day libraries together with anticipated advances in information storage and retrieval and [other] symbiotic functions."
J.C.R. Licklider - 1960
Man-Computer Symbiosis
Blog 7: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
The fields of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics have made huge strides in the past few years. However, they still haven’t reached a point where they will overtake humans in terms of overall skill and intelligence. That event, sometimes referred to as the “technological singularity” is a subject of great debate. Some believe it could happen as early as 2040 or even sooner, others believe that it will never truly be possible. Many debate what the world would be like after such an event. Movies such as The Terminator and The Matrix have shown truly dystopian futures as a result of the singularity. Write about your thoughts relating to the possibility of a technological singularity and what the world might be like in the future. The Wikipedia article on Technological Singularity is a good reference. Here are some starting points:
- Do you think the singularity will actually come to pass, or will we never achieve that level of technology?
- If you feel it will happen, when?
- Why do you feel this way? Back up your feelings with factual information we have covered in class
- What will the future be like in 50 years? What tasks will robots be responsible for? What tasks will humans still perform?
