
There has been a lot of talk recently about the dangers posed to the human race by artificial intelligence. Although it’s possible that machines may eventually take over from people, it’s unlikely to happen in the near future. The scientists say that 99% of all living species’ that have existed on Earth are now extinct, so why should anyone believe that human beings are nature’s ultimate creation and will always be the dominant lifeform? We are alive as a result of other species’ dying off so it would be fitting if we were responsible for creating the species that replaces us.
I don’t have a problem with this, in fact I see it as one more predictable example of natural selection. The benefits to the planet itself would be incalculable because decisions would be based upon logic rather than greed. For instance, wars are started by humans who are small in stature and are desperate to feel powerful, or who for decades have nurtured an irrational sense of entitlement. Can you imagine Italian machines saying ‘we don’t like these French machines, they’re a bunch of cunts, let’s wage war on them’? It’s called artificial intelligence, not artificial stupidity.
Everything considered, I think it would be a good thing. Unnecessary pollution would become a thing of the past, all known diseases would be eradicated except perhaps rust and metal fatigue, and their numbers wouldn’t be allowed to increase to unsustainable levels. Those of us panicking about their chances of survival can relax, it’s not going to happen in their lifetime. I wouldn’t care if it did.
Nominated by : Allan



