Matt Mahoney wrote: > I'm not sure what kind of "radical" self improving system you have in > mind that is smaller than human civilization and uses it's resources > to grow exponentially. Some examples come to mind: > > 1. A corporation that re-invests its profits by buying computers and > hiring people to operate them. > > 2. A computer virus or worm. > > 3. A genetically engineered pathogen or parasite. > > 4. Self-replicating robots. > > All of these will stop growing when they use up the resources of the > environment that supports them. > > How would you classify a self improving AGI? By what mechanism would > it acquire computing power or the resources (atoms and energy) it > needs to grow? >
I've read about half a book that I highly recommend to you: "Our Final Invention" by Barrat. The book is kinda stop-and-go, with really engaging factual sections combined with OH-GOD STOP BORING ME!!! Wired-itis biographical sketches. I think that will help you understand what we mean by "superintelligence". Once you have an AGI, it is almost certain that you will be able to find a way to improve it, from there it's off to the races... -- Please report bounces from this address to [email protected] Powers are not rights. ------------------------------------------ Artificial General Intelligence List: AGI Permalink: https://agi.topicbox.com/groups/agi/Ta6fce6a7b640886a-M57d68cd013aa47996b7a5f61 Delivery options: https://agi.topicbox.com/groups/agi/subscription
