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RE: Archaeology of AI [From Reactive Machines to Self-Aware AI]
Could this self aware machines also be regarded as self conscious machines?
Could this self aware machines also be regarded as self conscious machines?
Actually, the two terms are used interchangeably, so I'd say yes
Hi @samminator
Another great post!
I think the question @eni-ola raises is interesting because when we talk about machines become more like humans and being self-aware, we also start encroaching on other human traits like having a conscience and an imagination. There then seems to be two main camps. The scientists who say that the human brain is essentially a computer and therefore we should be able to recreate self-awareness and other human attributes. The more religious will argue that human spirit, or the soul, is the essence of the human make-up.
The ironic thing is both come without proofs and also both therefore at this stage in our understanding rely on belief. The fact is at the moment, we can theorise but we simply don't know how self-awareness actually manifests. I am sure as science proceeds we will learn more.
Actually I think the progress has been made towards incorporating self-awareness into AI. A few years back, I read about the attempt by the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence to incorporate common sense into AI. Not just that, even DARPA is making attempts to "teach" common sense to AI. The possibility is already there. Let's keep our fingers crossed and watch as things unfold.