Engineers From The United States

"A utopia or heaven on earth is a place where every would-be Mozart has access to a piano and violin before the age of five, where every would-be Beethoven is empowered to compose music in spite of deafness, where every individual can get quality education regardless of their socioeconomic status and place of residence, and where everyone is given good health and freedom to pursue their dreams."

"There are many undiscovered Mozarts, Beethovens, Einsteins, Shakespeares, Lincolns, and Washingtons out there today who do not have the freedom or the opportunity to explore their talents due to economic, political, and other constraints."

"As human beings, we have the responsibility to harness the immense human potential for good, not evil; for love, not hatred; and for peace, not war."

"Transhumanism is the next logical step in the evolution of humankind, and it is the existential solution to the long-term survival of the human race."

"To err is human. Yet it is a sign of how far computer science has come that to err is also artificially intelligent"

"Biologically inspired mechanisms will encourage deeper human-machine symbiosis as computers acquire more human intuitions in problem solving. Scientists and gamers will be working and playing side-by-side with intelligent machines as equals, not subordinates."

"Human game players together with AI agents can create more powerful citizen scientists, resulting in more scientific discoveries."

"Beauty can be so subjective that there is an age-old debate among philosophers quoting Rene Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am” versus George Berkeley’s “To be is to be perceived.”"

"From flying robot insects to running robot dog to humanoids such as the world’s first robot citizen Sophia, artificial life forms are populating the planet Earth; and some people are bound to find artificial life forms more attractive than natural life forms."

"Within a period of 20 years, AI has gone from “it’s an extremely human move” described by world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1996 to “it’s not a human move” opined by Go grandmaster Fan Hui in 2016. There will come a time when humans can no longer explain the decision-making process of a superintelligent computer."

"What the Judgment of Solomon exemplifies is that wisdom trumps science and technology: Regardless of who the biological mother was—based on DNA test results, King Solomon recognized that the best mother would be the caring woman. Imagine an AI judge who is as wise as King Solomon!"

"People are afraid of AI partly because we see ourselves as imperfect and dangerous. Hence, our creation of AI can also be imperfect and dangerous."

"A more well-rounded higher education is necessary to graduate more ethical hackers and fewer cybercriminals, more socially responsible leaders and fewer wolves of Wall Street, more gender equality and less sexism, and more open-mindedness and less discrimination."

"Elon Musk is afraid that “if our intelligence is exceeded, it’s unlikely that we will remain in charge.” Perhaps humanity would be better off if humans were not in charge. Imagine a government being run by a supercomputer with superintelligence—effective, efficient, nonpartisan, nonracist, nonsexist, incorruptible, unbiased, resourceful, and available 24/7 to serve everyone of its citizens!"

"Humans may be on top of the food chain, but we are still at the mercy of earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, volcano eruptions, and other natural disasters."

"Like a good doctor, an intelligent machine is not something we should be afraid of. At best, AI will provide us the smartest teachers, advisers, personal assistants, doctors, police officers, judges, peacekeeping forces, and first responders for search and rescue operations. It may even help us to colonize other planets. At worst, it will put us on a leash to prevent ourselves from hurting one another and destroying the planet."

"It may be true that superintelligence has nothing to do with human intelligence. However, superintelligence can be a new kind of intelligence that is more advanced than human intelligence."

"With the help of AI in advancing our civilization, there may come the day when, as Nick Bostrom notes, we cannot be sure that we’re “not already in a machine”."

"Super longevity is not the same as immortality. Sometimes one has to sacrifice super longevity in order to achieve immortality."

"Albert Einstein achieved immortality, just like Socrates did. Life with a purpose leads to immortality."

"The most meaningful toys are not materialistic at all. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died penniless, but his toys were his symphonies, concertos, operas, quartets, and sonatas that have delighted millions of people for hundreds of years and will continue to light up the world."

"Boredom often stems from the lack of desire to reinvent oneself. To become a Renaissance man or woman, for instance, can take an eternity. Understandably, not everyone wants to be a polymath, but there are so many great books to read, places to visit, ideas to share, new hobbies to discover, and charities to volunteer for – the bucket list is practically endless."

"If Buddhism and Hinduism are correct, the extraordinary achievers who reach nirvana will never be reincarnated, whereas the less accomplished and less desirable humans are being reincarnated again and again—which would explain the never-ending suffering and ever-increasing evil in the world. No wonder Socrates’ last words in Plato’s Apology were “I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.”"

"Life needs a meaning and living requires a purpose. Without meaning and purpose, are the livings really alive?"

"The meaning of life is manifested in many different ways—infinite diversity in infinite combinations."

"The most precious thing that people can give to one another is not money but time."

"Whether we live 10 years or 10,000 years, what matters most are the meaning of life and the quality of life."

"Transhumanism seeks to achieve super longevity, not at the expense of others but rather helping others to fulfill their lifelong dreams."

"Super longevity motivates people to think very long-term, protect the environment, recycle, prevent wars and destructions, and do everything possible to achieve a better quality of life instead of leaving a big mess to the next generation to fix."

"Scientists are some of the most patient people in history. They can set up laboratory experiments that last for months, years, decades, and centuries."

"Faith healers have gotten one thing right: the human body can detect and defeat all types of diseases including cancer—the second leading cause of death in America. Our mind and body are closely connected. But faith healers have neglected one important point: the complex human brain—created in the image of God—is meant to invent new technologies including medical treatments for our mind and body."

"If humans are to colonize another planet, we better have a powerful immune system to protect us from deadly new pathogens. H.G. Wells’ novel The War of the Worlds reminds us that the invading Martians overpowered humans but were killed by earthly pathogens to which they had no immunity."

"Is gene editing less ethical than human beings killing one another at wars and destroying wildlife on earth? A biomass study showed that humankind represents just 0.01% of all living things on the planet, and yet humanity has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and half of all plants."

"Social media does not incite violence. On the contrary, social media can be used to gauge public sentiments and to warn people of potential dangers."

"Words are powerful, especially when emotions run high, which can lead to dire consequences."

"Disinformation meant to deceive and mislead people quickly takes on a life of its own as ardent followers unwittingly spread misinformation; and misinformation proliferates like a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, benefiting mostly the one on top of the pyramid."

"In the social media world of immediacy without proper fact checks, deepfakes and shallowfakes are only making it harder for the public to discern the difference between truth and error."

"What we need is a more civilized free speech with respect and dignity."

"The lack of concern for others—coupled with misinformation and disinformation—can be lethal."

"Twitter amplifies both true and false information in real time, making it more constructive or destructive depending on the content."

"Notwithstanding human ignorance spreading misinformation and disinformation, freedom of speech is essential."

"All joking aside, misinformation and disinformation on social media are no laughing matter when it comes to national security and personal safety."

"Is it possible to strike a balance between individual privacy and national security? The answer lies in social media where individuals and groups are willing to share information publicly, enabling government officials to collect and analyze data without warrant and constitutional violation."

"Time after time, social media and the Internet are viewed as a serious threat to dictators and, conversely, a liberating platform for democracy."

"Ethical policies are ideal, but results may vary depending on society’s moral compass."

"Once the genie is out of the bottle, there is no easy way to stop the dissemination of leaked or stolen information."

"Twitter enables people to help each other in real time, which can be more efficient and effective than any government services."

"Long before reality TV and social media, Andy Warhol correctly predicted in 1968 that “in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”"

"Until parents step up to the challenge of responsive parenting in the digital age, legislation may be necessary to keep an eye on social media platforms."

"In the 20th century, multi-level marketing revolutionized direct selling. In the 21st century, social media is poised to revolutionize Wall Street."