The following represents broad and general thoughts on the advancement of technology and development of artificial intelligence. My thoughts on these matters are in their infancy, non-exhaustive, and should not be taken as commentary on the veracity or plausibility of any scientific or technological development. This discussion also does not address religious, spiritual, or other mystic-based beliefs or theories that one could argue impact or resolve the issues presented. Finally, this discussion presupposes that simulation theory (and any related theories) are inapplicable (because otherwise many of these discussions points would be moot).
Is Perpetual Technological Growth Degenerative to Humanity?
At our core, humans seem persistently driven towards growth and exploration (of the tangible and... (read 2376 more words →)