I think it depends on whether or not it can be turned back on.
yes, because if it can then it is like going to sleep
Exactly. But if you weren't able to turn it back on...That's pretty close to murder.
I agree. Though it is weird to think about
Yes it is!
would you want computers to get that advanced?
Hmm I'm not sure. I think we'd have to re-evaluate how we view ourselves spiritually. If we are able to make a computer that is so human-like... How much of what we do is because of our brains, and how much is because of our eternal selves?
I definitely don't know the answer to that question.  But would it be worth it to rely on computers that much?  To get so attached that you see turning it off as murder?
I guess it depends on what the computers are doing for us. Are they performing life-saving medical procedures that no human could? Are they solving complex issues with simulations of thousands of years of data?
The prompt was that they are indistinguishable from a person.  We get attached to people, they have lives. Would a computer that has a life be able to solve those things?
True, they might not. Things could get complicated pretty quickly, but there would be benefits. What do you think?
It would be nice to have computers that would be able to do computing numbers. They might also be able to perform surgeries with more accuracy than human hands. However we already have doctors that are doing surgeries remotely by robots. So it is already kind-of possible
It is. I was going to say that they could maybe be drivers, but we're already working on self-driving cars. That would save a lot of lives.
Yes, it would also save time as I could do my homework in the car instead of driving. Looks like we may already be on the way to computers that are similar to humans
I think so! Did you see that demo that Google (I think) did of their AI reserving a table at a restaurant?
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The YouTube video is called: "Google Duplex: A.I. Assistant Calls Local Businesses To Make Appointments". It's really cool! The people on the other end of the line can't even tell it's an AI Of course, it can only be used in very specific situations for now, since that's the only training it has.
It is amazing that it can do that. And that the people on the other end couldn't tell. (I just looked it up). It has a very natural voice, much better than the other voices that are out there now. It would be fun to play with the accents on the assistant, as a user.
I think so too. Pretty soon we're going to be completely incapable of calling each other.
Most people don't like calling each other already. I would rather talk to someone face to face instead of a phone call. But with some people I would rather talk on the phone instead of texting them
I feel the same way. Unless you're really comfortable with someone and can just say, "Well, I'm bored. Talk to you later" it can get uncomfortable.
True, homework is a great excuse for when you need to get away from someone over text, phone, or face to face.
That and sleep!
Sleep is wonderful!!! I can always use more sleep. My friends just know that I rarely take naps because then I have issues falling asleep at night
I'm the same. Sometimes on Friday I'm so exhausted that I get home from school and think, "I'll just take a quick nap" and suddenly it's Saturday morning.
Yep, or I go to take a quick nap and get distracted by something and then don't sleep but it is time to go to my next class.
That happens to me a lot as well.
What distracts you? For me it is: books, my friend texting me, or food. or music
Books, mainly, but sometimes music or my roommate wanting to talk.
what genre of books do you like?
Fantasy/fiction in general. I'll read a good romance once in a while, but I haven't found many that I like. What about you?
I love fantasy!!! Have you read anything by Brandon Sanderson?
I've got Mistborn sitting on my shelf, but I haven't read it yet. It's next on my to-read list, right after I get one of my midterms out of the way!
That is a good reward. I definitely like the first book the best compared to the rest of the series. Who do you like to read?
I like Juliet Marillier. She's not quite as well-known, but her writing is beautiful.
I have not heard of her, I will have to try her out when I have time... Have you tried John Flanagan? Rangers Apprentice and Brotherband?
No, I haven't! And I don't think I've had him recommended to me either. I'll add it to my list.
He is fun, it is more adventure fiction than fantasy. But it is still a good read Any other book recommendations for me?
We were just talking about excuses to go, so this is funny to say, but I've honestly got to go study for my midterm now. :) It was wonderful talking to you!
Sounds good, good luck!