![]() ![]() This brings up a lot of questions about the limitations of encoding the human mind in a machine that does not take the physical form of a human, having sensory information far greater than the human mind is capable of handling. In the case of M-5, the result was akin to insanity and presumably after this Starfleet and The Federation put in place heavy regulation when it came to working with AI that could be classified as a new lifeforms, in the same way that certain forms of genetic manipulation is illegal within their society. The M-5 of course was created using the engrams of its creator (not a starship captain for some reason?) and its motivation for self preservation drives it to start killing people in order to protect itself above all else until Kirk can trick it into self destructing. Its creator says this will save humans from having to go on dangerous missions in space whereas the crew sees it as a machine taking away a job that they do for enjoyment and personal growth in spite of the risks. M-5: The Ultimate ComputerĪn episode that sets the stage for how Starfleet deals with intentionally created AI based lifeforms in general is “The Ultimate Computer” where the M-5 computer is the first computer designed to control an entire ship without the need of a crew. When talking about machines that are far beyond the capabilities of sensory, computing and comprehension power of your everyday humanoid, the systems described here are more than just AI, they are Super Intelligences, a concept difficult for humans to interact with because their forms make them more like gods, with the ability to see and hear everything within their domain, control environment and may have motivations or moralities that we can not easily relate to. Given the mission statement of Starfleet, these situations needs to be dealt with very carefully. In several episodes computer systems of some kind reach a level of complexity where they can be considered lifeforms themselves. Within the world of Star Trek it can be difficult to address one without considering the other to some extent.Īccidental Emergent Intelligence From Complex Systems In a future post I may investigate some of the other stories in more detail as well.Īs a side note, while at the moment the two fields are not closely tied together, in the future there will be a tight relationship between AI and VR, in so much as realistic characters will be needed to populate extended reality worlds and likewise many artificial intelligences may themselves need virtual environments as a platform for existence. While there are many many take aways from the show and at this point probably several “best episode” guides, in this post I'm going to be specifically looking at episodes across the series that address possible outcomes of developments of artificial intelligence and virtual reality systems.įor those who are curious, I've started to put together a spreadsheet with notes about episodes that I find relevant and below you can find some discussion on the topic that focuses on some crucial episodes. ![]() We prefer concepts with an individual touch.As one of the many people in technology today who grew up watching, or just later discovered the Star Trek universe, the work we do is at times influenced by the life lessons we learned from the intrepid characters zooming around the galaxy at warp speed seeking out new life and new civilizations. Our target is to break classic concepts and enhancing them by new creative solutions and ideas – visually and in terms of content. With our know- how we will also support you during the event. ![]() Due to our years of experience and constant improvement we can also guarantee safety and quality in the implementation of complex lighting and video systems. Working with modern software and hardware solutions allow us to work on new and individual ideas across our product range and get the maximum of your ideas and requests. Short communication channels enable us to change your requirements quickly and easily. Due to our in-house content production, we are immediately able to realize your ideas and integrate them into the overall concept. We provide you with an accurate impression of your production right from the start. Due to our pre-programming it is also possible to plan, prepare and present complex video and lighting shows to your customers. In our own studio, it is possible to design and visualize your event in advance. Our services range from the conception and the visual design to the final realization of your event. We are a young company based in Frankfurt, Germany, which has specialized in the segment of video and lighting. ![]()
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