definition-of-superintelligence
The chapter compares different definitions of superintelligence, emphasizing an agent's ability to achieve goals across diverse environments and surpass human intellectual activities.
1 chapter across 1 book
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014)Nick Bostrom
Chapter 2 of 'Superintelligence' explores various conceptual and practical pathways to achieving superintelligence, including definitions, philosophical considerations, and technical approaches such as whole brain emulation and evolutionary algorithms. It discusses the computational and biological challenges involved, the potential for artificial environments to foster intelligence, and the role of genetic and cognitive enhancements. The chapter also addresses ethical, philosophical, and technical debates surrounding the development of superintelligent systems.