Could Collective Intelligence Be the Ultimate Form of God?

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In summary, the concept of 'God' actually serves well as an aspirational model for what we would like the collected workings of humanity to achieve.
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we can refer to the collective intelligence/counsciousness of human beings as god, but it has no supernatural qualities normally associated with that label, so perhaps it's a little misleading.

the collective knowledge and the combination of the instinct to survive the difference between what is and
what could be, the truth?

a merging of all the intelligent/counscious minds of the universe has the potential for being the most powerful force in the universe, perhaps to the point of being able to control the universe in a godlike way.

some people are of the opinion that this accounts for the "lesser" gods or pagan gods (which are essentially akin to jungian archetypes). the "Old Crone" for example. if there is such a thing as a "creator" or "creating" god of the universe, it would be beyond this though since the CU is the result of man's psyche rather than vice versa.

but should you include animals? humans are animals and we evolved. would this mean god evolved?

the concept of 'God' actually serves well as an aspirational model for what we would like the collected workings of humanity to achieve. - e.g. power over life and death, an omniprescent view of human activity and application of universal justice, understanding and manipulating the laws that govern nature etc...

collective intelligence could certainly have the power of a god but it couldn't have the omnipotency of the biblical/koranic god, at least not yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conceptions_of_God
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_intelligence
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_consciousness
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_unconsciousness
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkgeist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowdsourcing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowd_psychology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wisdom_of_Crowds
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0
 
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you have my permission to discuss
 
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somebody say something :bugeye:
 
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No, I think you've covered it all there. Well done.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
No, I think you've covered it all there. Well done.

sarcasm doesn't work on the internet.. didnt you know?
 
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You stated a bunch of personal beliefs and finished with a period. This is called rhetoric. Rhetoric, by definition, is not intended to be responded to.
I'm not trying to be mean, but what more do you want?
 
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DaveC426913 said:
what more do you want?

world peace, feedback, comments and suggestions.
 
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collective intelligence could certainly have the power of a god but it couldn't have the omnipotency of the biblical/koranic god, at least not yet.
at very least it can't be killed easily. any way, why compare apples to oranges? "collective intelligence" is a creature "living" in different dimension; the notion of "god" is supposed to describe yet another creature in yet another dimension. the same way, we could compare "god" to anthill colony and conclude that they are not "god".
 

FAQ: Could Collective Intelligence Be the Ultimate Form of God?

1. What is the collective god theory?

The collective god theory is a concept that suggests that God is not a single being, but rather an entity that is formed by the collective beliefs and consciousness of all individuals who believe in a higher power.

2. How is the collective god theory different from traditional religious beliefs?

The collective god theory challenges the idea of a single, all-powerful deity and instead proposes that God is a collective manifestation of humanity's beliefs and perceptions. This differs from traditional religious beliefs that view God as a singular being with agency and control over the universe.

3. Is there any evidence to support the collective god theory?

There is currently no scientific evidence to support the collective god theory. It is a philosophical concept that is not testable through traditional scientific methods.

4. Does the collective god theory suggest that all religions are equally valid?

No, the collective god theory does not necessarily suggest that all religions are equally valid. It acknowledges that different religions have different beliefs about God, but proposes that these beliefs ultimately contribute to the collective understanding of a higher power.

5. How does the collective god theory impact the concept of individual free will?

The collective god theory does not necessarily impact the concept of individual free will. It suggests that God is the collective consciousness of humanity, but individuals still have the ability to make their own choices and shape their own beliefs about a higher power.

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