The subjectivist states his judgements, whereas the objectivist sweeps them under the carpet by calling assumptions knowledge, and he basks in the glorious objectivity of science.
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Let an ultraintelligent machine be defined as a machine that can far surpass all the intellectual activities of any man however clever. Since the design of machines is one of these intellectual activities, an ultraintelligent machine could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an 'intelligence explosion,' and the intelligence of man would be left far behind. Thus the first ultraintelligent machine is the last invention that man need ever make.
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What this quote means
The quote discusses the potential of ultraintelligent machines to surpass human intelligence, leading to rapid advancements in technology beyond human capability.
I. J. Good's quote addresses the concept of ultraintelligent machines that exceed human intellectual abilities. He posits that once such a machine is created, it could improve upon its own design, resulting in a cascade of technological advancements known as an 'intelligence explosion.' This phenomenon suggests that human intelligence would ultimately be outpaced by these machines, making the first ultraintelligent machine the final invention humanity would ever need to make.
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This quote can be used in a technology conference to highlight the transformative potential of AI.
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