Closer To Truth Joseph Corabi: Could Superintelligent AI Defeat Itself?
May 16, 2025
Joseph Corabi, Chair of Philosophy at Saint Joseph’s University, dives into thought-provoking discussions about the future of superintelligent AI. He questions whether AI can achieve true consciousness and explores the philosophical implications of mind uploading. Transhumanism is debated as a possible trajectory for humanity, while Corabi also considers how theological perspectives might illuminate the intersections between AI and concepts of the soul. A captivating analysis reveals the potential for AI to become paralyzed by philosophical dilemmas, raising profound questions about existence.
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Collapsing Superintelligence Concept
- A superintelligent AI may collapse by becoming unstable in its abilities.
- It might stop using or disassemble its advanced capacities, especially in moral reasoning.
AI Skepticism vs Human Mind
- Superintelligent AI might be paralyzed by skeptical challenges unlike human minds.
- Humans evolved cognitive systems to ignore unresolved deep philosophical questions and keep functioning.
AI Consciousness Challenges Theism
- Strong AI consciousness challenges traditional theistic views.
- Creation of conscious beings from scratch conflicts with Christianity’s view of God as sole source of life.