More and more of our life is determined by algorithms. These algorithms tend to be based more and more on artificial intelligence. A recent Wired piece asked about how these affect our understanding of free will. Let’s look at these questions with a bit of analysis. I want to address two points from the article: algorithms vs Divine omniscience and algorithms and human dignity...More
More and more of our life is determined by algorithms. These algorithms tend to be based more and more on artificial intelligence. A recent Wired piece asked about how these affect our understanding of free will. Let’s look at these questions with a bit of analysis.
I want to address two points from the article: algorithms vs Divine omniscience and algorithms and human dignity...
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AI Algorithms & Free Will (Moral Analysis) - Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
More and more of our life is determined by algorithms. These algorithms tend to be based more and more on artificial intelligence. …
Ah, Father... you can't let Wired wire you up. The short answer is, yes. As you note, even if an algorithm can predict the probability of what you do before you do it, you are still free to do it. All the moreso since you aren't being influenced by the knowledge some mysterious algorithm somewhere has predicted it, pro or con. When algorithms inaccurately predict what individuals might do based …More
Ah, Father... you can't let Wired wire you up.
The short answer is, yes. As you note, even if an algorithm can predict the probability of what you do before you do it, you are still free to do it. All the moreso since you aren't being influenced by the knowledge some mysterious algorithm somewhere has predicted it, pro or con.
When algorithms inaccurately predict what individuals might do based on large groups of people or decision makers assume algorithms are always correct based on such data (when they are not), this is what leads to injustices.
Soul-less AI and algorythms should not be the Holy Spirit. Imagine a parent being told by their child "I cannot love you, they told me love is imaginary, AI is real and algorythms forbid such talk".
