This chapter explores the intricate nature of artificial intelligence and the philosophical questions surrounding sentience and consciousness. It examines the development of AI, its potential emotional capacities, and the ethical implications of creating robots that might exhibit human-like feelings. The conversation also contrasts human evolution with technological advancement, pondering the future of transhumanism and the moral responsibilities we hold towards intelligent beings, whether natural or artificial.
Dr. Michio Kaku, PhD, is a professor of theoretical physics, host of the "Science Fantastic" radio program, and author of several books. His latest is "Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything." It is available now.www.mkaku.org
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