But can a machine be smart?
We hear a lot of talk about Artificial Intelligence in recent times. How it is going to change the world, and while I do thing that computer systems are changing the world, and will continue to do so. However I just don't see this as even being a possibility based on how computer software works. Machines are not able to think or operate outside of the parameters of their programing, and this is why A.I. as we think of it, is not possible.
Clif High doesn't think so
In this Wujo Clif High gives some insight into his thoughts on the Mandella Effect, but before he goes into that. He speaks about Artificial Intelligence, and why the concept as we know it, is not possible. He defines intelligence basically as the ability to take in new information, and adapt, change your mind or opinion.
Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Sentience?
I think one could argue that machines will be able to do things that appear intelligent and therefore are intelligent, like self-driving cars. That self-driving car will never be sentient though. It will never decide to quit driving people around and go get married to another car and craft car children out of car parts.
Machines operate on code
Computer systems operate on line by line programming, first in, first out. It does not have the ability to operate in the way that a human being does. Infact it is a common misconception to compare the way our minds work to a computer system. In my opinion we are spiritual beings and have little in common with machines. Machines may be able to do most things better then human beings, but there is one thing they cannot do, and that is have an experience.
I hope you enjoyed reading this,
Grady Brown