Ship of Theseus and the Soul of AI: Reddit Users Ponder the Dawn of True AGI

Ship of Theseus and the Soul of AI: Reddit Users Ponder the Dawn of True AGI

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A thought-provoking discussion is unfolding on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence, sparked by a user applying the classic Ship of Theseus paradox to the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The debate centers on pinpointing the moment AI evolves beyond mere algorithms and achieves genuine consciousness akin to humans. Participants are wrestling with the complex philosophical implications of defining and identifying true AGI, raising fundamental questions about the nature of intelligence itself. Interested in joining the conversation? Explore the original Reddit thread here: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1ozf50k/why_i_dont_believe_in_true_agi/]