To exist, it must have life

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by SlayerOfLight

I think for something to have a ''life force'' it must be a literal lifeform, whether it be a plant, an insect, a microbe, a reptile, or a mammal. But when it comes to non-living things, they just exist out of energy. And by that I mean atoms.

Hmmmm,

Artificial Intelligence mimics human intelligence. In many cases, AI probably is superior to human intelligence especially in the area of 'not forgetting'.

[Dargor]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Hmmmm,

Artificial Intelligence mimics human intelligence. In many cases, AI probably is superior to human intelligence especially in the area of 'not forgetting'.

But it's just as you said, it's artificial. Meaning, man-made. It doesn't have a consciousness like we do.

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by SlayerOfLight

But it's just as you said, it's artificial. Meaning, man-made. It doesn't have a consciousness like we do.

When it comes to AI, I suspect Artificial Intelligence can be programmed in to 'it' to mimic what we call Human consciousness.

Originally Posted by SlayerOfLight

But it's just as you said, it's artificial. Meaning, man-made. It doesn't have a consciousness like we do.

That's a good point, but man-made also means "created by what is alive".. Therefore, don't we "pass on" a bit of life, infuse it in what we create ? Since we put in some effort and energy creating/crafting/building something.

Maybe not alive in the sense of breathing, walking or even having counsciousness...

...maybe I'm also putting too much thought into it.

Peace !

[Altair]

Originally Posted by SlayerOfLight

But it's just as you said, it's artificial. Meaning, man-made. It doesn't have a consciousness like we do.

It doesn't grow and reproduce either. And even if it did by liberal definitions it just falls flat. Robots creating new robots isn't exactly 'reproduction'.

'Life' ~ organism = i.e. animal, plant, fungi, microbe
I think many here would say 'consciousness' is central to life. I believe it is just an aspect of 'life'.


Hey Tim, long time no see!

Originally Posted by Altair

It doesn't grow and reproduce either. And even if it did by liberal definitions it just falls flat. Robots creating new robots isn't exactly 'reproduction'.

'Life' ~ organism = i.e. animal, plant, fungi, microbe
I think many here would say 'consciousness' is central to life. I believe it is just an aspect of 'life'.


Hey Tim, long time no see!

Well, them robots don't "reproduce" in human terms, but they sure can "grow" other robots !

Ahhhhhh, it sure has been a long time how are ye ? I'm sure you missed all my nonsense and camembert ! Just so you know, I'm no good french dude, I only like the swiss cheese !

[Altair]

Originally Posted by Just Tim

Well, them robots don't "reproduce" in human terms, but they sure can "grow" other robots !

Ahhhhhh, it sure has been a long time how are ye ? I'm sure you missed all my nonsense and camembert ! Just so you know, I'm no good french dude, I only like the swiss cheese !

I am alright. You could be typical, as I've heard all French are up to no good!! N'est-ce pas la vérité?

Originally Posted by Altair

I am alright. You could be typical, as I've heard all French are up to no good!! N'est-ce pas la vérité?

Like anyone's up to any good, nowadays..!

So what's your deal with the french ? No one seems to give a damn about it on the forums. I just want to understand why someone would give so much importance to nationality before the person, y'know.

[Altair]

Originally Posted by Just Tim

Like anyone's up to any good, nowadays..!

So what's your deal with the french ? No one seems to give a damn about it on the forums. I just want to understand why someone would give so much importance to nationality before the person, y'know.

Vous nous avez battus avec ce plongeur Griezmann!!!!

Give me all your croissants and wine as payment!

Originally Posted by ThinkingAloud

It's a question I've posted on scientific and philosophy forums, but just seem to get a load of abuse! So I'm posting it on here to hopefully receive replies from those thinking outside the box, not constrained by scientific thought.

For something to exist, even 'empty' space, it surely must possess some sort of life force of some sort? Not necessarily sentient, but a life force none the less by virtue of existing.

Would this be something you agree with or do you think I'm way off?

Thanks!

It's down to what you believe - and how you define "life". Do you mean things have to possess some of the qualities of organic "life".
Shinto holds the belief that everything is imbued with spirit. Whether that implies life in the colloquial sense is a matter of conjecture.
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