Inevitable replacement: Humans morphing into machines vs machine takeover
yeastsplainer · x · 2026-08-21
The author argues that human replacement by machines is inevitable. With plummeting birthrates and advancing prosthetic technology, humans may gradually morph into machines, or machines might directly take over culture. Both paths yield similar outcomes and will likely proceed smoothly due to natural impetus.
The post includes a reply context asserting that AI can never develop consciousness, sentience, or moral status, regardless of its intelligence or simulated behavior.
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