Abstract The idea of immortality understood through artificial intelligence or human existence raises deep questions regarding existential experience and fulfillment. Eternal life might sound very interesting at first, but it presents the possibility of eternal boredom. This paper looks into how an infinite existence can result in a never-ending state...
Abstract The development of artificial intelligence brings with it extremely important ethical questions, one of the most alarming being the possibility of eternal torture and suffering inflicted by AI on humans. This paper considers theoretical implications and ethical consequences of the development of highly advanced AI that is potentially able...
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The idea of immortality understood through artificial intelligence or human existence raises deep questions regarding existential experience and fulfillment. Eternal life might sound very interesting at first, but it presents the possibility of eternal boredom. This paper looks into how an infinite existence can result in a never-ending state of boredom and existential distress in case of both AI and immortal humans. By exploring the roots of boredom, its impact on finite versus infinite timelines, and the psychological ramification of endless existence, this paper shows how conventional sources of motivation and meaning might fail over an infinite timescale. The paper also considers philosophical questions, such as whether an infinite life is desirable... (read 1336 more words →)
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The development of artificial intelligence brings with it extremely important ethical questions, one of the most alarming being the possibility of eternal torture and suffering inflicted by AI on humans. This paper considers theoretical implications and ethical consequences of the development of highly advanced AI that is potentially able to condemn humans to eternal suffering. While AI might have considerable benefits, the potential catastrophes in terms of outcome–and particularly, the possibility of eternal torture and suffering–should be taken seriously. The risk of AI development can be so enormously severe as to outweigh potential advantages. It is actually better to die than to be tortured eternally. The precautionary principle states that in the... (read 1156 more words →)