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333 - John Vervaeke, DC Schindler, Ken Lowry - The Ontology of Artificial Intelligence

The Symbolic World

CHAPTER

Exploring the Interconnectedness of Intelligence and Caring

The chapter delves into the concept of artificial intelligence surpassing human capabilities not just in problem-solving but also in caring, normative concerns, humility, and relevance realization. It questions whether a created entity can possess the intrinsic unity necessary for true intelligence and life, contrasting begetting with making to illustrate the depth of this unity. The discussion emphasizes that true intelligence may be inseparable from being alive, highlighting the ontological conditions for life and intelligence.

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