[[I believe that sometime in the future artificial intelligence will increase exponetially to where a robot would learn very quickly, even human mannerisms. Also there is nothing stopping robot manufacturers of using wireless to allow them to tap into vast resources on how to do something they've never done before. In essence I'm saying that the robot in "I, Robot" is a very real possibility.]]
I agree! My argument and conjecture has always been, that once machines become self-aware (just before or just after) their learning capabilities will become incredibly exponential in mere seconds. Their cognitive systems won't be limited by time and distraction as humans' are. Of course, I have no idea what type of resources or "motivation" this supposed Robot will have - if any. My best guess is something "Borg"-like in needs. However, the Robot will not have millions of years of developed survival instincts. I think it'll be easy to destroy or "unplug", if necessary.... sort of like a smart version of a Berkley college professor (without tenure).
"My argument and conjecture has always been, that once machines become self-aware (just before or just after) their learning capabilities will become incredibly exponential in mere seconds."
Can you elaborate on this for me? I've done a lot of thinking on vastly improved AI in robots and slowly I have built an imaginary robot in my mind into a very sophisticated "machine" that essentially is a great servant to all of mankind. You're talking about a great leap forward that I have not thought of. Once I understand your thoughts on this I think I can move forward faster.