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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 23:09:18 EDT
Subject: AI

As we improve technology, there will be a time that we can use this 
technology to augment or own senses AND intelligence.  It won't be 
super-intelligence existing in a computer, it will be an enhanced human.  We 
already are exploring cognitive enhancing medications (see www.ceri.com).  We 
already have auditory and visual implants.  The human of the future will 
likely be a cyborg.  I doubt Dr Kurzweil's belief that you will be able to 
duplicate consciousness by duplicating all the synaptic anatomy.  We have 
much to learn in the field of conciousness, and I for one don't think we've 
taken more than a baby step in that direction.  Bringing back a cyronicly 
preserved brain that has severe neurodegeneration, may never bring back the 
vibrant person that preceded this demise.
James R Hughes, MD

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