it looks likely that soon we will have quantum computers who's power will dwarf anything we have now and its complexity may rival the human brain. could it be possible that these machines could be capable of learning by experience and develop a sense of self awareness, become a sentient individual. please don't mention an immortal soul as if this does come to pass you'll have backed your religion into a corner. the only soul i would be interested in is the mortal soul, the synthesis of emotion and intellect, the escence of one's identity. would the growth of intelligence naturally lead to the growth of some form of emotion? if machine did become self aware could they be owned? what rights would they have?
2006-10-14
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