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thenewgreen  ·  4190 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Consequences of Machine Intelligence

    I do not find their promises to be supported by a serious analysis of machine intelligence and robotics.
I would imagine much of their promises are rooted in historical evidence. We've always been able to replace jobs with emerging industries (as your piece indicates). What I don't think people realize, or perhaps they're too afraid to face is that emerging industries will now be created on the backs of machines and not humans.

Industrial revolution - Machines compete with human brawn AI Revolution - Machines compete with the human brain Perhaps, this will lead to humans valuing our ability to create abstract art and celebrate our creative pursuits. That is until machines begin competing with our heart. The day a machine can write a Farewell to Arms, we're in trouble and perhaps the future really doesn't need us.

Do you have any thoughts on what should be done to ensure that the next generation is well equipped to handle this major sea change?