Zen of the Screaming Machines

By Nathan Payne | pablosmoglives | 17 Feb 2024

Zen (n.)
1. A Japanese sect of Mahayana Buddhism that aims at enlightenment by direct intuition through meditation
2. A state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort

Will artificial intelligence seek artificial enlightenment as well? Or will it pursue its goals in a state of calm attentiveness, guided by intuition rather than conscious effort?

If it isn't actually conscious, does it have a choice?