This is more of a question than a statement. There appears to be several levels of self-awareness, e.g.
1. Knowing that you are an individual in a group, have a name, etc. Even kittens and puppies quickly learn their names, know to watch others when their names are called, etc. 2. Understanding that they have some (limited) ability to modify their own behavior, reactions, etc., so that you can explain to them how something they did was inappropriate, and they can then modify their behavior. Can "filter" what they say, etc. I know one lady with two Masters degree who apparently has NOT reached this level. 3. Understanding that the process of "thinking" itself is a skill that no one has completely mastered, that there are advanced techniques to be learned, that there are probably as-yet undiscovered techniques for really advanced capabilities, etc. Further, are capable of internalizing new thinking techniques. There appears to be several people on this list who have apparently NOT reached this level. 4. Any theories as to what the next level might be? Note that the above relates to "soul", especially in that an individual at a higher level might look upon individuals at a lower level as "soulless creatures". Given that various people span several levels, wouldn't this consign much of the human race as being "soulless creatures"? Clearly, it would seem that no AGI researcher can program a level of self-awareness that they themselves have not reached, tried and failed to reach, etc. Hence, this may impose a "cap" on a future AGI's potential abilities, especially if the"gold" is in #4, #5, etc. Has someone already looked into this? Steve Richfield ------------------------------------------- agi Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/ Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=8660244&id_secret=123753653-47f84b Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
