The Real Reason Sci-Fi Fears Artificial Intelligence

I said in a previous video that I would go into more detail as to why Artificial tends to turn against us in science fiction, and there are countless examples of this. From the ban on thinking machines in Dune to the rogue AI collective in Hyperion, science fiction literature often portrays artificial intelligences as malevolent, godlike, or destructive. Why is this trope so common? The reason relates to an ancient philosophical concern: the separation of technê (skilled craft) from epistêmê (true wisdom). In Platonic terms, an AI is a mere imitation of a mind. Science fiction often uses Artificial Intelligences as cautionary warnings about intellect unguided by morality. I was first introduced to this view in Adam Robert’s book "The History of Science," which I highly recommend to anyone that wants to learn more about this genre. 👽 Please consider supporting this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ideasoficeandfire or PAYPAL - https://paypal.me/QuinnsIdeas?locale.x=en_US 🎨 Art: Thumbnail: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ZXY8X Other: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbV-J8E4tZm2BJyqssdT6QBTRYC6gac6TPf2IN6vOag/edit?usp=sharing 🎵 Music: https://www.youtube.com/@JamezDahlMusic 📚 Get These Books! Affiliate link* History of Sci Fi: https://amzn.to/4qUEuNG Hyperion: https://amzn.to/49eTdNd Dune: https://www.foliosociety.com/usa/dune?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21832219404&gbraid=0AAAAACxZcgzjLvemFzC3negEiI_w80XmS&gclid=CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjvpgv46TTb523DbOlYlays5CGbvKPDudn2b1hkl3ek-YSzhrL3SZaxoCwZUQAvD_BwE Quinn's Discord: https://discord.gg/uGx4WsjVCZ FOLLOW QUINN ON TWITTER: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IDEASOFICE_FIRE I NOW HAVE A SUBREDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/IdeasofIceandFire/ Quinn's New Graphic Novel: https://www.quinnhoward.net/theliebehindthestar Buy Quinn's Comic Books: https://www.quinnhoward.net/shop Quinn's Website: https://www.quinnhoward.net Like me on Facebook!: https://www.facebook.com/IOIAF 🎥 Mentioned Videos 🎬 Other Playlist Three-Body Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXGGVBzHLUfIzEhovpQJ2ENiNvJoOD2A H.P. Lovecraft Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXGGVBzHLUcMoc_ZljrDbgrRi3x_CLYD Hyperion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXGGVBzHLUfgKLf-CBr5VCC2xM0qX8Xh Dune Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXGGVBzHLUdsgN_vFaZmfjc6bXxPqajV Foundation Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXGGVBzHLUeQMsBkZJ72aIIG8nR-No6J Feel free to leave a comment like and subscribe! Thanks For Watching!