One issue that many seem to overlook, is the longevity of hardware issue. Fact is, that most hardware produced today, has a half-life of 4-7 years. This is only d. ue to decrease as densities of data increase. Now say for instance we have an AGI on such hardware, that would imply it would have to "die" and "reincarnate" every 4-7 years.
An alternative is to have a highly modular AGI, where broken components can be swapped for new ones, but would at least necessitate a backup of every essential component. so that the robot could stay alive to actually repair itself. ideally however, the AGI would have backup systems that are "longevity hardware", meaning hardware with half-lives that exceed 7 years, and are resistant to environmental things like water, and static. This would necessarily imply they are bulkier, slower, and lower density, however many robots and even some people or companies may see it as worthwhile. For instance how about those robots being sent to mars they have to travel for many months, possibly years, so by the time they get there they only have, a few months to a year before some critical component snaps, and there really is no repairing it at such a distance from home. So better of making components with longevity hardware design. Same goes for remote islands and bases on earth, as well as AGI's that like to experience continuity. I'd love to start a company to produce such things, though likely would only be possible after making a fortune, meanwhile am focused on simpler longevity hardware, like aluminum books, film cameras, and pinhole glasses. Oh and another thing with the "modular AGI", the only way that would even be possible, is with open-source hardware designs, and likely non-profit manufacturing. because proprietary companies keep changing ports, and stop making "old stuff" for higher profits, forcing reincarnation and vessel disposal. Can you imagine being uploaded, and then having to die every 4 years? And if you can't pay enough for your new hardware, then you could lose all your memories permanently, assuming you didn't invest in longevity hardware... anyways what are your thoughts? ------------------------------------------- AGI Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/21088071-c97d2393 Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=21088071&id_secret=21088071-2484a968 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
