Blecky, thank you for helping me to find this month's idea :*
Ugh, I love this topic! I'm not an queen of tech but I love the theme and work with an AI company!
I'm sorry in advance if it gets too long, pfft.
I believe it is natural for human beings to fear the unknown. We will, without a shadow of a doubt, reach a point where the human race can no longer naturally evolve -- to be honest, I think this process is long over and the reason for this is our technological support. Let me explain: humans have the ability to create that most other animals don't, or rather, we have the ability to create with a clear purpose in mind. We create things to help us in our daily activities (like other primates too, who create their own mechanisms to open fruits with harder skins, for example), what makes us different is that we don't just take a stone to cut our food, we perfected it. We also perfected ourselves with technology. And I won't go far in saying that it's something super advanced like implanted microships. No, a simple crutch, a pair of glasses, these are all modifications that we can acquire to improve our quality of life as a person.
But we've reached a point where this advancement is no longer possible with accessories, we're at a stage where to evolve we really need to change, play God, if you like. That means we're in a static stage in human evolution, in my opinion. And, haha the "natural" evolution of humanity is to adhere to Artificial Intelligence, what we forget is that we've been in it for a while too. Another thing we forget is that the timeline is not necessarily straight. It has several "s" towards the future, ups and downs. John McCarthy, who coined the term “Artificial Intelligence” in 1956, complained that “as soon as it works, no one calls it AI anymore.” So because of this AI often sounds like a mythical future prediction more than a reality or even like a pop concept from the past that never came to fruition. We think about sci-fi movies, we think about Asimov and his robots rules. We don't think about our phones, wifi, our current cars...
There are many different types or forms of AI. There are three major AI caliber categories: ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence), is the you x computer in games, there’s AI that can beat the world chess champion in chess, but that’s the only thing it does. It specializes in one area; AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), it is as smart as a human across the board -- a machine that can perform any intellectual task that a human being can (we are not quite there yet); ASI (Artificial Superintelligence), it ranges from a computer that’s just a little smarter than a human to one that’s trillions of times smarter -- across the board. ASI is the reason the topic of AI is such a spicy meatball pfft and why the words “immortality” and “extinction” will both appear in discussions like these multiple times.
That being said (oof I'm sorry for the wall), now to the actual topic ehgiurrghe Im so sorry.
We are actually in the ANI era. Our AI still needs our data to "think" and learn. I believe that the cars are a big step and kinda concerning in a way, not because I think the break won't work or anything, but because there are some decisions that a machine that is basically binary in thinking cannot decide and the variations for it to apply are enourmous. For example: we are driving and on our left there is a old lady trying to cross and on our right there is a pregnant woman trying to cross. To which side would you direct your car if you are in a high velocity or about to crash? How would the AI decide that for you?
ANI needs our data, that is why we need to prove we are not robots (that way the AI learns what is and what is not a tree, for example), the data complex, but the machine answer is simply a 0 or a 1. The more data, merrier the result. Is the same process for the future lawyers, doctos and all. The machine will absorb all the data about all court cases and look for some pattern. Of course there is a debate about AI taking care of humans -- would that be the best solution, because it is imparcial? Or would be a bad idea, exactly because it is imparcial and lacking of emotional baggage? But that is for another discussion.
What is Ximbo land ?
The Internet republic of Ximbo lands is the worlds first Internet republic.
What is its mission?
To unite the world.
Where is MissBimbo.com? Miss Bimbo was much better than this site.
The Internet republic of Ximbo land was created by Miss Bimbo herself and is its more
intelligent successor. The old site was for junior bimbos. This site is for intelligent Ximbos.
What is the national flag of Ximbo land?
When was the Internet republic of Ximbo land
founded
2007
What is the capital city of the Internet republic of
Ximbo land?
Bimbo City
How many states make up the internet republic of
Ximbo land?
There are 6 states that make up the internet republic of Ximbo lands. They are
Atheistia, Freethinkerland, Reasonopia, Agnostica, Secville, and Antitheocra. Bimbo City is the neutral administrative
capital and is its own city zone. Boob Island is the home of the President of the Internet republic of Ximbo land
What is a Ximbo citizen?
A ‘Ximbo’ or ‘Ximbo citizen’ is a member of the internet republic of Ximbolands
community.
How can I become a Ximbo citizen?
In order to become a citizen of Ximboland you must first pass the Ximbolands citizens
test. It is free to become a Ximbo citizen.
What is a Ximbo senator?
A Ximbo senator is a senior member of the Internet republic of Ximbo land. Only senators
are eligible to put themselves forward for election to become State Ministers and then ultimately the Prime
Ximbo.
Who is the Prime Ximbo?
The Prime Ximbo is the democratically elected head of the Internet republic of Ximbo
land.
Where does the Prime Ximbo live?
The Prime Ximbo lives in the Pink House for the 4 month term they are in office.
I want to become Prime Ximbo. How do I do
that?
Any Ximbo citizen can become Prime Ximbo using the democratic process. Its a 3 stage
process from Senator>State Minister> Prime Ximbo. All Ximbo citizens can vote in general elections but in order to
put themselves forward to become Prime Ximbo they must first become a Ximbo senator. All Ximbo senators are
electable as state ministers. State Minister elections take place every 4 months also. Only state ministers are eligible
to then become the Prime Ximbo.
Can I become Prime Ximbo more than once?
Yes a Ximbo can hold the position of Prime Ximbo for 3 terms max.
How often do elections take place?
The Internet republic of Ximbolands holds elections every 4 months for Prime Ximbo and 4
months for State Minister.
Where do important discussions take place?
The Town Square.
What is the treasury/Prime Ximbos salary?
The treasury/salary is the bank account of the Internet republic of Ximbo land. This figure
is transferred to the paypal account of the Prime Ximbo at the end of their 4 month term in charge.
How is the treasury calculated?
The treasury is funded by the Ximbo citizens.
A percentage of the money paid by Ximbo citizens via Paypal and SMS is transferred into the Ximbo treasury.
The rest is wisely used for further game development.
What's the national colour of Ximbo land?
Pink
How old must I be in order to become a Ximbo land
citizen?
Anyone over the age of 18 are welcome to become a Ximbo citizen.
When are the national holidays of Ximbo
land?
Jan 1st New years day
Feb 12th Darwin day
Feb 14th Lovers day
March 8th Womens day
March 21st Spring solstice
April 13th The Hitchslap Day (Christopher Hitchens birthday)
May 3rd National day of reason
June 21st World Humanist Day
Aug 2nd The Internet republic of Ximbo land national day
Sep 21st Peace one day
Dec 25th Newtons birthday
What is the currency of Ximbo land?
The Ximbo Dollar (B$). Currently it is pegged in value to the US$
Who is the President of Ximbo land?
Miss Bimbo is the president of Ximbo land. She founded the bimbo nation in 2007 after
escaping the tyranny, bigotry and and conservatism of the old world. You can read more about her here
and here