In his essay, “Can Thought Go on without a Body,” Lyotard discusses two differing views of artificial intelligence. One view, defined in the “He” section, says that artificial intelligence is necessary because it will allow humanity to save its thoughts, providing meaning in lives that would otherwise be meaningless at death. However, the view, developed in the “She” section, questions the ability of artificial intelligence to characterize and provide others with a sense of humanity.
After reading both sections and comparing them, I am compelled to agree with the narrator of the second section. I do not believe that artificial intelligence can fully illustrate and encompass all the nuances of humanity. At least, the artificial intelligence of today does not have this capacity. However, I would not be enthusiastic if it did. Personally, while the idea of immortality beckons, the pleasure of embodiment prevents me from accepting thought without a body. Like the artist in the short film Clay, I would rather experience death than exist as an insubstantial entity.
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