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Wesley J. Smith

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Wesley J. Smith
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May 6, 2019
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Scientists’ Definition of Life Excludes AI, but Includes Embryos

A sophisticated AI machine would certainly be worth a lot of money but it has no more moral worth than a broken toaster
Wesley J. Smith
May 6, 2019
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Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Social Factors

Speaking of moral value, the professors’ proposed definition would certainly include the earliest human embryos, their status as “human life” often denied by those who wish to justify their wanton destruction or casual instrumental use as natural resources.

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Wesley J. Smith
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April 8, 2019
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Transhumanism, the Lazy Way to Human ‘Improvement’

Transhumanists don’t seem much interested in such real improvements in the human condition. They want quick, easy technological fixes
Wesley J. Smith
April 8, 2019
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Ethics, Religion, Technocracy, Transhumanism

The transhumanist movement swoons over increasing intelligence. If I had to choose between increasing the intelligence of the human race versus enhancing our capacity to love, the human race would be far better off embracing the latter than the former. There is no brain implant for that.

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