The leap forward in science and technology leads to philosophical thinking
"The enemy sent an army of 80,000, and I will dispatch 80,000 robots to fight bravely!" These bold words came from the mouth of Guo Taiming, the founder of Hon Hai Group and a wealthy entrepreneur in Taiwan. Whether he really has what it takes to do that, let's find out.
It is not difficult to find that there are some political motives in Gou's rhetoric. Although a business tycoon, Gou has long aspired to politics, and he once intended to run for president, but because of his lack of influence within the Kuomintang, he ultimately fell short. Despite this, this scheming industrialist is still obsessed with Taiwan's political situation, and often shows his face on various occasions, which really adds a little political brilliance to these hot politicians. Therefore, Terry Gou's remarks are quite suspected of "using gimmicks to favor him", which is nothing less than a political show.
However, we cannot dismiss it entirely. In fact, it is not difficult to create humanoid robots under the current conditions of human technology, and the real obstacle lies in how to give them intelligence. It is gratifying that artificial intelligence technology is developing with each passing day, and it has cleared most of the technical obstacles for the birth of truly combat-capable robot warriors.
Once this technology becomes a reality, future warfare will undergo a fundamental transformation. Machine warriors have a number of advantages over humans. First of all, they do not need to undergo lengthy and expensive training, they only need to implant the corresponding tactical algorithms in their AI systems. Secondly, machine warriors do not have unique human psychological weaknesses in terms of fear, nervousness, etc. Furthermore, theoretically, as long as there are enough materials, the number of robot warriors produced is unlimited, and it is completely unconstrained by the total population. In the future, as long as humans invest enough resources, it is not impossible to create an army of millions of intelligent robots.
There is no doubt that machine warriors powered by artificial intelligence will greatly improve the mobilization and production capacity of countries, and bring great wealth to society. However, at the same time, it also raises many philosophical and social ethical issues that need to be considered urgently. For example, if intelligent robots are self-aware, should they be treated like ordinary machines, or should they be given special status and rights?
The emergence of this series of deep-seated problems is actually the challenge brought by the leap in science and technology to human ideology. We need to re-examine and revise the theories and concepts that have been formed over time. In the face of the upcoming new era of artificial intelligence, it is crucial to maintain an open and forward-looking mind. Human rationality and the development of science and technology should complement each other and advance together, rather than go in opposite directions. Only by embracing change with a peaceful and inclusive attitude can we put aside our prejudices, keep up with the pace of the times, and enjoy the fruits of scientific and technological progress.
Overall, Gou's discourse on robot armies is certainly exaggerated, but it essentially reflects the huge potential of artificial intelligence technology and its trend that is bound to profoundly change human civilization. While this field is promising, it should not shy away from the ethical confusion it brings. We need to strike a balance between the pursuit of scientific and technological progress and the preservation of humanistic values to ensure that humanity as a whole moves forward to a higher level in the future.