Is the ‘Technological Singularity Scenario’ Possible

Can AI Parallel and Surpass All Human Mental Capabilities

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ID21494272
AuthorsSadia Tariq (0000-0001-5664-9632, Philosophy Department, Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy and Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, corresponding author), Asif Iftikhar (Lahore University of Management Sciences), Puruesh Chaudhary (Future Studies, Agahi (Not for Profit Organization), Islamabad, Pakistan), Khurram Khurshid (0000-0002-5632-7331, Department of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Year2023
Volume79
Issue2
Pages200-266
Publication date2023-02-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueWorld Futures (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0260-4027 • E-ISSN: 1556-1844
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02604027.2022.2050879
OpenAlexW4221113111
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited33

This paper explores and discusses those human mental processes and capabilities which pose a serious challenge to the actualization of the Technological Singularity scenario. It posits that the contemporary human mind-intellectFootnote1 and its further evolution is the main issue and not AI takeover. It elaborates some relatively less explored aspects of human mental architecture and functioning that defy emulation by AI. It introduces the concept of ‘integrated autonomous intellect’ as the future evolutionary stage of the human intellect. It opts for a positive vision of the harmonious collective future(s) of human mind-intellect and AI instead of the Technological Singularity scenario

Artificial general intelligence · Cognitive science · Emulation · Epistemology · Intellect · Singularity · Cognitive Science and Mapping · Computer Science · Mathematics · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life · Artificial Intelligence

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