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Supermachines and Superminds Export

Minds and Machines (February 2003), pp. 155-186.

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computability-theory hierarchy-of-abstract-machines hierarchy-of-decision-problems hierarchy-of-machines hypercomputability intelligence-order-relations neurophilosophy omega-innovating omega-sciences power-order-relations transcendence

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If the computational theory of mind is right, then minds are realized by machines. There is an ordered complexity hierarchy of machines. Some finite machines realize finitely complex minds; some Turing machines realize potentially infinitely complex minds. There are many logically possible machines whose powers exceed the Church–Turing limit (e.g. accelerating Turing machines). Some of these supermachines realize superminds. Superminds perform cognitive supertasks. Their thoughts are formed in infinitary languages. They perceive and manipulate the infinite detail of fractal objects. They have infinitely complex bodies. Transfinite games anchor their social relations.


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