Human and machine merging can be
both positive and negative. The merging can cause problems with the way we are
living and our lifestyle. Problems can cause malfunctions in our system or
even. People would be able to take this merge to an advantage and do things
that they would only imagine.. This will be a serious change in our society and
have different effects on people.
The merge can be so advanced and
fast. Computers are getting more and more intelligent as we progress in life.
As said by Ray Kurtzweil, “Computers are getting so much faster, so incredibly
fast, there might conceivably come a moment when they are capable of something
comparable to human intelligence” (Kurtzweil). Basically he is saying that as
technology advances is can become so advanced that it can pass the intelligence
of mankind.
If this happen than there can be
point where technology is so advanced that there will be no distinguishable
difference between human and machine. Quoted from an article from Scientific
American, “As this happens, there will no longer be a clear distinction between
human and machine”(Kurzweil). In other words Ray is saying that machines will
advance so much that there wont be much of a difference between them and us.
This change is actually closer than some people think.
Some may say this merge is far but
in reality its close. As read on Scientific American by Ray Kurtzweil, “Within
a quarter of a century, machines will exhibit the full range of human
intellect, emotions and skills, ranging from musical and other creative
aptitudes to physical movement.” This can be scary to know that humans created
something that can become more powerful than its creator. Just knowing this
makes me wonder how different life would be in the future if this were to
happen.
Life in the future with all the
advancement of technology will have a serious change in our life. We will be
able to do things that we could only imagine. In an article by Ray Kurtzweil,
he says “By 2030, instead of just phoning a friend, you will be able to meet
in, say, a virtual Mozambican game preserve that will seem compellingly real.
You will be able to have any type of experience—business, social, sexual—with
anyone, real or simulated, regardless of physical proximity”(Kurtzweil).
Basically the saying “you can have anything you dream of” comes true. You can
have some of your greatest fantasy come true.
This can be one of the biggest changes in life. Humans
and machines merging may not be the best idea. Some of this can be taken
advantage of and people would be able to do what they have dreamed about.
People will take advantage and do things to try and control all and get with
they want. If this were to happen human’s everyday life would be completely
changed. Nothing would be the same as before.overall thoughts:I really enjoyed doing research on this. I learned a lot of new information about humans and machines merging and how it can impact everyday life. The merge has both ups and downs to it and is amazing to learn about. With all this new and improved software it seems like a sure thing to happen, especially as much as we use technology.
Work Cited
Grossman,
Lev. "2045: The Year Man Becomes Immortal." N.p., 10 Feb. 2011. Web.
4 Mar. 2014.
Kurzweil,
Ray. "The Coming Mergin of Mind and Machine." N.p., 23 May 2009. Web.
4 Mar. 2014. <http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/merging-of-mind-and-machine/>.
