we cannot “penalise a man for losing in a race against an aeroplane” [1]. an essential function of this mechanical contrivance is to surpass the limitations of human speed. therefore, why would a man penalise himeself or another for losing in a race against such machine? it’s reciprocally disagreeing since man was never designed to achieve such speed.
we are pretty much aware of this much and there’s a reason for this. considering that before we reasonably opted for machines moving with astronomical velocity in comparison to human speed, we made use of the limb in our lower torso. then we went on to make use of a biological means of automobile: horses, donkeys, etc. then we invented locomotive machines capable of surpassing a respirating means of transportation.
historically, we appear to be sufficiently intelligent enough to perceive what it means to evolve, change, adapt, grow, morph. this intellect which is a core fragment of who we are and who we’d be is now being scrutinized for being. we created artificial/super intelligence (ai/si) systems whose purpose is to embody human knowledge garnered over its existence and then make possible humanity’s next stage of evolution.
the majority of us are rightfully frightened by what this means for our existence. what would the ultimate AI/SI look like? what happens then? in the process of our ascension to this pinnacle of human achievement, what must be sacrificed?
i beseech you and everyone who is reading this to be progressively and continuously open minded and also, to reasonably question each stage of humanity’s development toward her own betterment.
we saw the need for a machine capable of surpassing the limitations of human speed and we built it, under close observation. we should at this crucial point in history be equivalent in action towards our next stage of evolution.