Curious Minds Ask: 55 Thought-Provoking Questions for Humanity Answered by Artificial Intelligence

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S C Francis

Curious Minds Ask

55 Thought-Provoking Questions for Humanity Answered by Artificial Intelligence

S C Francis

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English

Into the Unknown Publishing
30 January 2024

Social forecasting, future studies; Impact of science & technology on society; Natural language & machine translation

Series: Curious Minds

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"""This book may change how you view the future of humanity.""

In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) just beginning, where machines can ponder the most profound philosophical queries and offer insights born from vast troves of knowledge, AI will become a partner in our quest for understanding, a tool that amplifies our capacity for exploration and discovery.

We stand at the cusp of revolutionary new breakthroughs in every field, as well as a point where we must be cautious of the dangers that AI poses to our future.

But before we can begin to understand this potential new reality for humanity, we must attempt to understand this Artificial Intelligence. And in the future, when there is superintelligence beyond our own, wisdom will come when Curious Minds Ask the right questions.

We get to know the AI that will shape our world by asking it thought-provoking questions about humanity that span the realms of science, philosophy, ethics, and beyond. The unedited responses provide direct insight into the ""mind"" of the machine. It's a ""first contact"" of sorts for many of us, where we're communicating directly with it (ChatGPT). How intelligent is it, and how well does it know us?

This is no longer a distant fantasy. This is a real conversation with an Artificial Intelligence.

In asking these questions about humanity, my hope is we'll see the world and ourselves in a different light and have a better understanding of the power of AI to shape our future.

How will the AI answer these thought-provoking questions and more?

What is the purpose of human existence? What is the purpose of your existence, AI? What is one question every human should ask themselves? What does it mean to live a meaningful life? Can true world peace ever be achieved, and if so, how? What is the greatest unsolved mystery of the universe? If we had the technology to bring back extinct species, should we? If humanity could have one superpower, what should it be? Will AI become more intelligent than humans? How could Artificial intelligence end humanity?

The questions we ask today will shape the answers of tomorrow, and it is through the pursuit of these answers that we continue to evolve, both as individuals and as a collective humanity. Let us peer into the unknown, to seek wisdom, and to embrace the boundless possibilities that await those with curious minds."

By: S C Francis
Imprint: Into the Unknown Publishing
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9798224075478
Series: Curious Minds
Pages: 214
Publication Date: 30 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active