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To: HiTech RedNeck; BenLurkin; marktwain; DesertRhino
I think that this ethical survey ignored the most basic moral conundrum that this new technological marvel presents; should we turnover ethical questions to machines?

I say no.

I don’t think that we write an ethical algorithm that can make snap decisions in a fraction of a second deciding life or death.

I certainly don’t think it would be ethical to do so.

35 posted on 06/24/2016 8:58:27 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: Pontiac

Well we do have a lot of computer aided whatever whose function is important to safety.

Ultimately, though, these are just machines carrying out someone’s will. And always will be — this is why I scoff at the idea of a singularity of machine takeover, though I might not scoff at much at the idea of people choosing to WORSHIP machines. It’s wrong, but always possible.


38 posted on 06/24/2016 9:00:31 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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