Essential questions are those that probe complex, controversial, and affecting issues. However, these questions are often elaborate and multi-faceted—interdisciplinary in nature—and elude a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer, perhaps any answer.
As essential questions are, again, interdisciplinary in nature, this question is perfect for me because it entails a deep understanding of both philosophy and technology. This question was largely inspired by the works of Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom whom I have been following for a while. He writes on existential risk, human enhancement ethics, superintelligence risk, and consequentialism, all of which interest me.
Though this research paper may take up a large chunk of time, I generally like to write papers because of the sense of material accomplishment, and I am excited to get started. I also believe the information I will find will be useful to me in the future.
Your question is really big and perhaps it is the beginning of a book you may write at some time in your career. Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteWowza. I am impressed with your essential question and I love seeing your excitement, like Mrs. B said it sounds like the beginning of a great book, and a huge endeavor. I have no doubt in my mind someone as bright as you has got it in you to go through with it.
I love your essential question, and I can tell you're really enthusiastic about artificial intelligence advances and moral obligations because of your passion to learn about ethics and technology! I'm sure you'll write a fantastic paper! I look forward to knowing what you discover about the potential of artificial intelligence.
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