Comment by cyberax
1 year ago
On the other hand, a significant amount of neural circuitry seems to be dedicated to "housekeeping" needs, and to functions such as locomotion.
So we might need significantly less brain matter for general intelligence.
1 year ago
On the other hand, a significant amount of neural circuitry seems to be dedicated to "housekeeping" needs, and to functions such as locomotion.
So we might need significantly less brain matter for general intelligence.
Or perhaps the housekeeping of existing in the physical world is a key aspect of general intelligence.
Isn't that kinda obvious? A baby that grows up in a sensory deprivation tank does not… develop, as most intelligent persons do.
> A baby that grows up in a sensory deprivation tank
Now imagine a baby that uses an artificial lung and receives nutrients directly, moves on a wheeled car (no need for balance), does not have proprioception, or a sense of smell (avoiding some very legacy brain areas).
I think, that such a baby still can achieve consciousness.
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A true sensory deprivation tank is not a fair comparison, I think, because AI is not deprived of all its 'senses' - it is still prompted, responds, etc.
Would a baby that grows up in a sensory deprivation tank, but is still able to communicate and learn from other humans, develop in a recognizable manner?
I would think so. Let's not try it ;)
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