I'm wondering if it's possible to create a god through artificial means.
First let me define what I mean by "god" or "godlike".
1. Intelligent beyond human imagining.
2. Understands the workings of the universe in such a way that it could do things far beyond our capability.
3. Limitedly omnipotent/omnipresent.
Now suppose the idea of a technological singularity does occur and we manage to somehow create an AI that is capable of exponentially growing intelligence. IF it can attain enough knowledge and understanding then perhaps it might transcend into "godhood".
What would be the impact on world religions or even on atheistic views when there could very well be a consciousness that would by many definitions be a god or at least godlike. Even if the being was apathetic to humans and in general didn't interact with us, just the knowledge that such a being existed would rock the boat.
I mean, I'm an agnostic, but I'd probably have to acknowledge the existence of gods or at least one god if this came to pass. Whether or not this does happen is surely up for debate, but IF such a being were created the philosophical implications would be immense.
First let me define what I mean by "god" or "godlike".
1. Intelligent beyond human imagining.
2. Understands the workings of the universe in such a way that it could do things far beyond our capability.
3. Limitedly omnipotent/omnipresent.
Now suppose the idea of a technological singularity does occur and we manage to somehow create an AI that is capable of exponentially growing intelligence. IF it can attain enough knowledge and understanding then perhaps it might transcend into "godhood".
What would be the impact on world religions or even on atheistic views when there could very well be a consciousness that would by many definitions be a god or at least godlike. Even if the being was apathetic to humans and in general didn't interact with us, just the knowledge that such a being existed would rock the boat.
I mean, I'm an agnostic, but I'd probably have to acknowledge the existence of gods or at least one god if this came to pass. Whether or not this does happen is surely up for debate, but IF such a being were created the philosophical implications would be immense.