AI and the Future of the Technosphere: A Path Towards Co-Existence with Superintelligence
Keywords: superintelligence, co-existence
TL;DR: We argue for how humanity can harmoniously coexist with Superintelligence
Abstract: The technosphere, an emergent system of human-created technologies and infrastructures, is undergoing a critical transition. In its current immature form, it is not self-sustaining, relying on unsustainable practices that degrade ecosystems and social systems essential for its operation. We argue that superintelligence can be conceptualized as an emergent property of the technosphere—a vast, interconnected web of humans and computers. This complex system encompasses not just technology, but also the intricate networks of supply chains, labour, policy, regulations, political systems, and socioeconomic structures. Superintelligence may be an emergent property of a complex socio-technological system (human society and the technosphere).
By aligning AI with principles of ecological balance, social justice, and long-term sustainability, the technosphere can evolve into a mature, autopoietic system that coexists harmoniously with the biosphere. Drawing inspiration from philosophical frameworks, including Sufi teachings on interconnectedness, the study advocates for a non-anthropocentric view of intelligence, promoting synergy between humanity, AI, and nature. This perspective underscores the urgency of global cooperation and ethical responsibility in guiding the technosphere toward a sustainable future for all life forms. This is also a way to harmoniously co-exist with superintelligence.
Submission Number: 8
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