Artificial Intelligence Versus Natural Intelligence

This book explores the comparison of artificial and natural intelligence, and the extension of these concepts to human and machine consciousness. It includes insightful essays by various authors and an introduction by Fabio Scardigli. The authors argue that consciousness is essential for real intelligence and is a phenomenon under investigation by science and technology. The book discusses questions about the origin, reproducibility, and potential building of thinking or conscious machines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into a profound dialogue between Roger Penrose and Emanuele Severino, exploring one of the most intriguing topics of our time: the comparison of artificial and natural intelligence, as well as its extension to the realms of human and machine consciousness. To enrich the discussion, the book includes insightful essays by Mauro D Ariano, Federico Faggin, Ines Testoni, Giuseppe Vitiello, and an introduction by Fabio Scardigli.

While the authors come from diverse perspectives, they all seem to converge on a central notion: genuine intelligence cannot exist without some form of consciousness. Consciousness, often portrayed as an enigmatic mirror of reality, has captured the attention of science and technology, particularly in recent decades. The origins of consciousness, whether found in humans or animals, remain a subject of intense investigation. Can consciousness be replicated on a device? Are there theories of consciousness that we can rely upon? Can we eventually build thinking or conscious machines, as suggested by advancements in machine learning and cognitive computing?

These thought-provoking questions and many more are explored in the pages of this work, making it an engaging and informative read for both specialists and general readers. The Chapter "Hard Problem and Free Will: An Information-Theoretical Approach" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via the link: link.springer.com.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030854829
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022