Future Human intelligence: Superhuman

In summary, the video showed that in the future we will be able to communicate with machines telepathically, get smarter, and have digital eye contacts. It is predicted that this technology will be great for society, but that people will remain stupid.
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Trevor Swords
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I have watched next world'' Future Superhuman" and they shown what abilities and powers the human being will have in the future. They showned Telepathic communication and what it show is that we will speak to machines and make telepathic calls. Getting smarter was interesting. Digital eye contacts shown that the computer will be everywhere. So I thought that kind of technology was way cool.
So I just watched it on YouTube, so go check it out about future technology.
 
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A minor point here. I'd say it's not about what we WILL have, but about what we MIGHT have. I can guarantee that we will not have telepathic communication in the traditional sense. Perhaps if we have radio transmitters and receivers implanted we can mimic some form of telepathy, but it's not quite the same.
 
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I predict that humanity will be "smarter" but continue to do very, very stupid things on a regular basis.
 
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Curious3141 said:
I predict that humanity will be "smarter" but continue to do very, very stupid things on a regular basis.

I agree with you. People will just remain weak species but It be nice to have a better civilization of Scientists, Engineers and programmers.
 
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The question is, if we turn out smarter, WHY will we be smarter? Are we evolving that way? According to my knowledge on the subject of evolution we are not. Anyone know?
 
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Drakkith said:
The question is, if we turn out smarter, WHY will we be smarter? Are we evolving that way? According to my knowledge on the subject of evolution we are not. Anyone know?
It's just not that humanity is evolving, but our education will be better with digital Aristotle and that will be great for society for better generations.
 
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Trevor Swords said:
It's just not that humanity is evolving, but our education will be better with digital Aristotle and that will be great for society for better generations.

Perhaps.
 
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Curious3141 said:
I predict that humanity will be "smarter" but continue to do very, very stupid things on a regular basis.

Most people don't like to learn and are successful in avoiding such. So it doesn't matter how much info is available, they just ignore it. Anti-intellectualism is strong. Just look at China's cultural revolution, or Cambodia in the 70's.

If they ever get a telepathic link (some sort of embedded radio is possible) then most people would use it to experience porn.

The communication of scientific knowledge has increased hugely. I used to search libraries, and everything is so much easier. I wonder why scientific progress doesn't seem to have accelerated. Perhaps the easy discoveries have all been made and it will just keep getting harder. But now the limit is how fast someone can learn, not the availability of info. We don't know what to do to make learning faster.

There is no rule that things have to progress. Music has gone way backward in the last 40 years.

You might be interested in the Orion's Arm project. It has to do with superintelligence.
 
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Curious3141 said:
I predict that humanity will be "smarter" but continue to do very, very stupid things on a regular basis.

the antithsies would be:
"I predict that humanity will be "stupider" but continue to do very, very smart things on a regular basis.
 
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256bits said:
the antithsies would be:
"I predict that humanity will be "stupider" but continue to do very, very smart things on a regular basis.

I'm hard-pressed to decide which is the more cynical position.
 
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Trevor Swords said:
I agree with you. People will just remain weak species but It be nice to have a better civilization of Scientists, Engineers and programmers.
As I scientist I can safely say that this sounds like an incredibly boring future. Why on Earth would we want only these people? I would like a future wherein people didn't play the elite card.

Edit: forgot to add that being a scientist, engineer or programmer is not a guarantee of being a good person nor of being intelligent across the board.
 
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Trevor Swords said:
I agree with you. People will just remain weak species but It be nice to have a better civilization of Scientists, Engineers and programmers.

The problem is that if all of society did this then the individual scientist would beb etter off giving up on their career because if they try something odds are it's already been done. Society would need engineers to go above and beyond to provide something new, and programmers would repeatedly make the same programs over and over again. Soon society would fall into a sort of ignorance again after learning everything we have felt we can learn and then the cycle starts over.
 
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I think, because automation can solve more and more things, future humans will have to take creative jobs, and operate in networks to sum their capabilities.
It seems to me, that a network of people can still outsmart any electronic brain, and AIs that can think like human, won't be viable, they are just more expensive than humans.
I think telepathy (with implants, that could be turned off if someone wants privacy) would be a great thing.
 
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What show was that? Telepathy is quack as far as I know. I am more concerned that our intelligence is an anomaly and that will be eventually straightened out down the line.
 
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1. What is "superhuman" intelligence?

"Superhuman" intelligence refers to a level of intelligence that surpasses the cognitive abilities of the average human being. It could potentially include enhanced memory, faster processing speed, and greater problem-solving skills.

2. Is it possible for humans to achieve superhuman intelligence?

While there is no definitive answer, many scientists believe that it is possible for humans to enhance their intelligence through various methods such as genetic engineering, brain-computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence. However, it is still a topic of debate and further research is needed.

3. What are the potential benefits of superhuman intelligence?

Some potential benefits of superhuman intelligence include advancements in technology, medicine, and scientific research. It could also lead to better decision-making and problem-solving abilities, potentially improving society as a whole.

4. Are there any potential risks associated with achieving superhuman intelligence?

There are potential risks to consider, such as the possibility of creating a large intelligence gap between those who have access to such enhancements and those who do not. There are also ethical concerns regarding the use of technology to enhance human intelligence and the potential consequences of unforeseen consequences.

5. How far are we from achieving superhuman intelligence?

It is difficult to predict a timeline for achieving superhuman intelligence. Some scientists believe it may be possible within the next few decades, while others believe it may never be achievable. Much more research and development is needed before we can fully understand the potential of enhancing human intelligence.

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