Last post on this from me in a row I promise! As I said earlier I've got a lot to say on this topic on account of it being a subject of huge personal fascination. Regarding how to classify different types of intelligent augmentation I think two extremes of the IA spectrum can be identified.
Top-down approach: Extended Phenotype via exocortex.
Technology is used in synergy with the mind to create a system more intelligent than the sophont alone. Low end examples include AR interfaces, net connected devices and workflow optimisation. High end tech mostly centres around merging software with the mind via a DNI to gain general and specialised boosts to pattern recognition, problem solving, memory recall and initiating/maintaining productive states-of-mind.
Bottom-up approach: Enhanced phenotype via bodymods.
Fundamental augmentation of the body to enhance the innate capabilities of the brain. At the low end simply ensures a genome with the good chance of producing a healthy, efficient mind under a range of environmental conditions (primarily during development). At the high end radically alters neural architecture and behaviour for a wealth of new and better capabilities; qualitatively similar to high-end top-down but without lag due to sophont/exoself interaction. Disadvantage maybe undesirable changes to toposophy, psychology and personality.
Top-down approach: Extended Phenotype via exocortex.
Technology is used in synergy with the mind to create a system more intelligent than the sophont alone. Low end examples include AR interfaces, net connected devices and workflow optimisation. High end tech mostly centres around merging software with the mind via a DNI to gain general and specialised boosts to pattern recognition, problem solving, memory recall and initiating/maintaining productive states-of-mind.
Bottom-up approach: Enhanced phenotype via bodymods.
Fundamental augmentation of the body to enhance the innate capabilities of the brain. At the low end simply ensures a genome with the good chance of producing a healthy, efficient mind under a range of environmental conditions (primarily during development). At the high end radically alters neural architecture and behaviour for a wealth of new and better capabilities; qualitatively similar to high-end top-down but without lag due to sophont/exoself interaction. Disadvantage maybe undesirable changes to toposophy, psychology and personality.
OA Wish list:
- DNI
- Internal medical system
- A dormbot, because domestic chores suck!