Superintelligence: Why We Need It

A HYFLEX* PRESENTATION

Friday, May 24
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1 Court Street, Suite 380, Room 3A
Lebanon, NH

COST:

Free for Osher members
$10 per person, non-members

*Attend in-person or via Zoom

The prospect of superintelligence, an AI surpassing human cognitive abilities across the board, is amazing. However, it also raises a plethora of philosophical questions that challenge our understanding of intelligence, consciousness, and our place in the universe.

Key Points:

• Superintelligence could learn from its experiences at an exponential pace. This continuous learning cycle could lead to breakthroughs unimaginable within a human lifespan.
  
  
• Superintelligence could analyze vast molecular databases,  designing new drugs with unmatched target specificity and reduced side effects.
  
  
• Superintelligence could analyze complex geopolitical scenarios,  identifying potential flashpoints and suggesting diplomatic solutions.
  
  
• Superintelligence could be used to create highly optimized economic models,  accounting for complex factors and predicting market fluctuations. This could lead to more stable economies and a more equitable distribution of resources.
  
  
• Superintelligence could be instrumental in tackling climate change. It could model complex climate systems,  identify optimal strategies for carbon reduction, and guide the development of clean energy technologies.
   
  Intelligence is a multifaceted concept. We associate it with the ability to learn, reason, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. But is this all there is to it? Do complex calculations and superior information processing define intelligence? Or are there other crucial elements like creativity, emotional intelligence, and social understanding?

Registration

This HyFlex presentation will take place on Friday, May 24 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. You can register to attend in-person at 1 Court Street or join via Zoom.

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