[ExI] The reality of our science future

[BillK]

On 11/5/07, Richard Loosemore wrote:
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> Michio Kaku's new documentary:
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7078679.stm
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> A typical example of the "Everything just the same, but WOW look at the
> shiny gizmos!!" vision of the future.
>

I've just watched episode 1 of the series.

It was pretty much all about how AI will radically change our present
world in the the near future. He started with 'ubiquitous computing'
where everything around us will have AI embedded in it. Then set off
on a world tour of science labs. Asimo got a lot of attention.
Even Eliezer Yudkowsky had a quick sound bite. Human enhancement, with
brain chips and organ replacements was discussed.

The one thing he didn't mention (in this first episode) was
self-improving AI and the Singularity. He did mention the possibility
of AI becoming more intelligent than humans, so maybe future episodes
will give more detail.

A good science frontiers program for the interested layman. Worth watching.

BillK