Abstract

This document gives a brief presentation of various ideologies that are connected to the debate of the possibility of artificial intelligence as well as the human mind. It speculates about the definition of intelligence in general and even what it means to be human. It also presents the most common and most quoted philosophical theories, the Turing test and Chinese room among some others. The document summarizes the theories and objections against these. It also discusses the human body and speculates if there is anything one should try to mimic in order to achieve artificial intelligence. The document proceeds to speculate about robot rights and ethics if artificial intelligence is possible. Do we have a right to do what we want with intelligence we have created? Furthermore, discuss benefits and disadvantages of artificial intelligence and what is truly essential to be considered artificial intelligence. The document is then finished with conclusions.