Chapter 11, Problem 5SI

Explanation of Solution

Determine whether there are avenues that science should not pursue, even if it is capable of pursuing them:

• There are avenues in field of research that can be a threat to human society.
• This does not mean that these fields are not pursued.
• Curiosity drives researcher to research in new domains.
• The more forbidden a subject becomes for research, more tempting it becomes to research that subject.
• The subjects of research that can be a threat to society have to be researched cautiously, keeping in mind all the possible risks.
• It is impossible to stop pursuit of research in particular subject.

Determine whether it is appropriate to construct a machine that is capable of human reasoning and perception:

• The pursuit of entirely unknown field of research creates fear in the society.
• However, not trying new direction of innovation and development just because of fear can hammer great many possibilities.
• The machine at any level of reasoning and perception capability does not possess self-awareness and will...