Tag: human exceptionalism
No, Dolphins Could Not Create Our Technology
These days, it is sometimes difficult to discern where “science” ends and ideology begins.
Harp Music and Human Exceptionalism
Why does something so complex clear our minds?
Blade Runner 2049 Poses Questions about AI Machines and Moral Value
Rather than get all caught up in esoteric musing, I suggest an entry level test for determining whether an entity has any moral value.
Claiming “Person” Status, the Colorado River Sues
The river’s lawyer and an environmental group win friendly coverage from the New York Times.
No Machine, However Sophisticated, Will Ever Possess “Rights” or “Eternal” Significance
“Strong AI” machines would have no more moral importance in and of themselves than a toaster.