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Mind uploading. Transhumanistyczna wizja umysłu
Mind uploading. Transhumanist vision of the mind

Author(s): Karolina Owczarek
Subject(s): Philosophy, Epistemology, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind
Published by: Fundacja „dzień dobry! kolektyw kultury”
Keywords: philosophy of mind; transhumanism; functionalism; Neuroscience; Artificial Intelligence

Summary/Abstract: The idea of mind uploading or mind transfer is based on a mechanistic and materialistic perception of the mind. One version of artificial intelligence theory and computer functionalism proclaims that even computers can have thoughts, experiences and the ability to sense. This point of view is shared by supporters of transhumanism, who hold the opinion that in the near future technological developments will let us build a computer capable of consciousness, which will contribute towards the creation of a technological singularity.

  • Issue Year: 7/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 138-156
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish