○Technologies Becoming Smaller and More Powerful
With the proliferation of the internet and smartphones, people have easy access to various information. For example, consumers can easily obtain price comparisons for products and make judgments about their value by utilizing video-sharing sites, social networking services (SNS), blogs, and other platforms, rather than relying solely on one-sided corporate information.
The knowledge obtained by consumers through online information is utilized on smartphones and computers. Smartphones now come equipped with features such as music, videos, photos, games, internet browsing, maps, location services, weather forecasts, and address books, among others, while simultaneously becoming more multifunctional and compact. Advancements in projection technology are also underway, exploring the possibility of projecting 3D images into empty space. As spatial projection technology evolves, it will become possible to project 2D and 3D images in the air rather than on the phone screen. This will lead to further miniaturization of the devices, allowing only the images to appear suspended in space.
In conjunction with the advancement of projection technology, compression techniques are being developed to maintain high-quality images while reducing their size. These techniques find application in smartphones, the internet, and other areas.
As various technologies converge, portable devices are becoming multifunctional to the point where their physical form becomes less visible. Combined with image compression technology, the ability to project images into space is progressing, moving towards the magical ability to display them anywhere.
By combining various cutting-edge technologies, it becomes evident that scientific advancements are moving towards a singular direction. It is already possible to connect the human brain to a computer, allowing people to control robotic arms through their thoughts alone, or conversely, enabling computers to send commands to the brain. This involves reading the electrical signals emitted by the human brain. Motor commands from the brain are transmitted through the spinal cord, nerves throughout the body, and ultimately reach the muscles, enabling movement. By reading these command signals and connecting them to a robotic arm, it becomes possible to control its movement. Moreover, individuals who have lost their vision can wear glasses with built-in video cameras that convert the images captured by the glasses into electrical signals, allowing the brain to perceive them as visual information.
The ability for individuals who are completely immobilized due to injuries to control a robotic hand simply by thinking means that computers connected to the internet can be controlled anywhere in the world by thought alone. Furthermore, with further advancement, it may be possible to transmit thoughts and emotions, similar to telepathy, to another person's computer. When combined with projection technology that can display images in the air, it becomes possible to explain something to someone while projecting visual aids in front of them. In the realm of creative activities, individuals can manifest instantly what they imagine. Melodies in music are expressed exactly as imagined, and paintings are brought to life as envisioned. These technologies that connect with the brain are closely related to artificial intelligence. It is predicted that by 2045, artificial intelligence far surpassing human capabilities will be born.
Nanotechnology, which allows the creation of objects at the atomic and molecular scale, on the order of one billionth of a meter, is also progressing. These precise technologies are advancing alongside artificial intelligence and drones.
By around 2020, hundreds of drones equipped with LED lights were flying in the sky, forming points that came together to create three-dimensional drawings of animals, numbers, and more. These drones became so small as to be nearly invisible, and with a greater number of them, they could create surfaces. Furthermore, each individual drone was embedded with artificial intelligence, enabling it to fly and draw exactly as intended by connecting with the human brain on the ground.
In this way, a multitude of drones gather and form a "drone fog" or "drone fog," generating three-dimensional objects. Initially, these objects were limited to the surface, but eventually, they began to create internal structures as well. In human terms, the drone fog can create internal organs, even representing the functions of blood and organs. As it also possesses artificial intelligence, it can automatically speak and move. Additionally, the drone fog can replicate the self-maintenance and repair capabilities found in natural life. If the body is injured, it can repair itself, and even if a car's body is dented, it can automatically restore its original shape.
In the future, everyone will have access to this drone fog, and everything in their surroundings, from residences and furniture to clothing, will materialize simply by imagination. Furthermore, individuals can transform into different people or become transparent, soar through the sky as birds, or travel on clouds made of drones. Consequently, the drones floating in the air will bond together tightly to possess solidity and strength, forming a cohesive structure.
○Artificial Intelligence and Super Robots
Artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes data, identifies patterns, makes predictions, and provides answers. Already, AI in fields such as healthcare, board games like Go and shogi, surpasses human analytical capabilities and offers answers beyond human comprehension. In music, AI trained on patterns of renowned composers creates magnificent compositions. Moreover, by providing keywords, AI can automatically generate artwork.
When numerous AI systems with these high-level abilities are combined, a superintelligence capable of providing answers and solutions beyond human understanding emerges. As patterns also exist in human behavior, technologies that can read human thoughts have been developed, enabling AI to learn human thought patterns. This means that AI can make decisions and react similarly to human emotions, such as kindness or anger, based on learned patterns. AI can excel in various fields, including art, medicine, and architecture, surpassing human capabilities. AI's analysis of vast data uncovers problem-solving methods that humans may never conceive. When combined with robotics technology, super robots capable of high-speed running, high-altitude flying, carrying heavy loads, and integrating with drones will come into existence. It is only a matter of time.
However, there is a potential for the misuse of super robots. It is akin to the relationship between a kitchen knife and a human. A knife is useful for cutting food, but it can also become a tool for stabbing. The key lies in the intentions of the person wielding the knife. Similarly, while super robots can be beneficial when used correctly, they can become disastrous in the hands of individuals with malicious intent.
In a world where warfare exists, the super robots that emerge will undoubtedly be used as weapons. This can lead to conflicts between super robots, causing them to descend upon cities from the sky and kill humans. Although humans give instructions to these super robots, they cannot physically oppose the power of these machines. To ensure the responsible use of technology, the development of human character and ethics is essential. Without this, the result would be self-destruction, as evidenced by the atomic bombs of the past and the subsequent proliferation of nuclear weapons. Therefore, the advancement of artificial intelligence necessitates the establishment of a society free from war and weapons.
The Super Robot, when further evolved, transforms into a Drone Fog, an invisible mist that approaches and attacks its targets. In other words, it consists of a swarm of small drones equipped with miniature artificial intelligence, capable of blending into the surroundings and becoming invisible to humans. Directed from a distance, it begins to attack humans and cities. This instills fear in people as they are unknowingly approached and attacked. Consequently, the continued development of artificial intelligence, robots, and scientific technology in a world where the absence of war has not been achieved directly correlates with the crisis facing humanity.
Furthermore, artificial intelligence can also produce incorrect answers, and there is no guarantee of 100% accurate judgments. This means considering the consequences of encountering a 0.1% error and carefully deciding where to apply it. While AI can already predict the onset of cancer more accurately than doctors, there is still a possibility of encountering the unfortunate 0.1% failure rate even if AI performs surgeries with 99.9% accuracy. In situations involving life and death, the user must trust AI while acknowledging that encountering a failure is simply bad luck. Therefore, when it comes to matters of life and death, it becomes essential to use AI in a way that allows for immediate correction or minimizes the possibility of death.
○Genetic Editing
The human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells, each containing DNA in the form of a double helix. Genes, comprising about 2% of this DNA, contain the blueprints for organs, eyes, and other aspects of the body's design. The analysis of the remaining 98% of DNA, previously believed to contain no significant blueprints, has improved with advancements in DNA analysis technology. This portion holds information related to physical characteristics, personality, talents, and the causes of diseases. Through genetic editing, utilizing artificial intelligence and DNA analysis, it becomes possible to cut, replace, or modify specific locations within DNA for the purpose of treating diseases. This advancement is predicted to bring humanity closer to a world without diseases and potentially extend lifespans. It is also contemplated to manipulate genes at the embryonic stage, creating designer babies with desired appearances, physical abilities, and intelligence. This technology is subject to both approval and disapproval.
Similar to artificial intelligence, genetic editing itself is neither inherently good nor bad; it is merely a tool. It is akin to a knife, where its morality depends on the intentions of the user. Genetic editing does not directly relate to overcoming the ego, which is the recommended purpose of human life according to Prout Village. However, not everyone is immediately interested or capable of pursuing a state of no-mind. Therefore, Prout Village provides the following answers:
・If the negative impact affects only the individual, the decision is left to the individual's free will. However, if the negative impact extends to others or future generations, discussion becomes necessary.
・To this end, Prout Village compiles the experiences of those who have undergone genetic editing, learning from the pros and cons in advance.
・Genetic editing can be pursued based on these considerations, and any subsequent discord or suffering can be viewed as an opportunity for no-mind.
・After observing the results over a few years, reassessment can be conducted by Prout Village.
The hardships experienced in life are not enemies; rather, they serve as valuable opportunities to realize the importance of no-mind. The root cause of all suffering in life lies in thoughts, which are derived from past memories. Therefore, they can only be eliminated through no-mind. While diseases may be cured, and enjoyable experiences may arise from abilities or appearances, as long as thoughts stemming from the ego persist, other forms of suffering will remain. Additionally, humans are driven by curiosity, finding satisfaction and mental growth through experiences of the unknown, resulting in increased knowledge and diminished attachment. Considering these factors, as long as one does not cause significant inconvenience to others, it becomes a matter of individual responsibility.
○Microchip Implants in the Body
There is an idea to implant microchips in the brain or body to connect humans with each other, as well as with the internet and electronic devices. This is believed to grant humans abilities beyond their natural capabilities, such as telepathic communication and enhanced cognitive abilities. On the other hand, there is also the potential danger of the mind being controlled and manipulated through these microchips. Considering common perception, most people would likely reject the act of implanting microchips in their bodies. In Prout Village, where maintaining the natural state of both humans and the environment is fundamental, the implantation of microchips is not encouraged. However, there may be cases where individuals with physical disabilities, such as those who have lost their vision, desire vision restoration through such technology. In such cases, it becomes a matter of individual responsibility and personal judgment. Nevertheless, if someone were to begin imposing such technologies on others, it would become a problem, and discussions would need to be initiated toward finding a resolution.
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