Artificial intelligence is fine but it should not take the place of biological evolution

Ray Kurzweil says “Biological evolution is too slow for the human species. Over the next few decades, it’s going to be left in the dust. By the 2030, the non-biological portion of our intelligence — our technology — will predominate…”

I wonder if Kurzweil fears or hates the idea of human biological evolution. The bitterly ironic thing is if Kurzweil and his cronies control what he calls “our technology” that could give them a power advantage, a biological advantage. The revenge of the nerds.

Kurzweil sees a merger of man and machine, which could bury the distinction between the natural and artificial. Again, a disrespect for natural biology.

Artificial intelligence is fine but it should not take the place of biological evolution. AI should be an aid in the biological evolution of man to ascending levels of Godhood.

If we have to deal with nerds I prefer those in genetics and bio-engineering. We can enhance our genetic and biological capabilities endlessly as we evolve toward Godhood, but if we upload ourselves into silicone chips we could end natural evolutionary life.

Don't fall for despoiling or destroying biology and biological evolution. Will there be a war one day between the Naturals and the Artificials?