Imagine this

A computer system that has the capability to completely synthesize a human brain; this would mean a completely post-human being. After physical death, a machine will be operated by the brain of the deceased human. All thought processes, learning methods, and acquired information would be in full progression and operation. The question begs: are we in fact trying to accomplish this in an inefficient sense? Using what we are able to, we record and exchange our cognitive processes. Would we not use artificial intelligence to achieve immortality despite the fact that we will have no awareness or control over the processes that are taking place?

Here is a link to the Science Daily Artificial Intelligence web page. In articles such as these, we are able to realistically examine the availability and progression of such technologies. We can also get a sufficient idea of our willingness to use and exploit such technology.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/artificial_intelligence/

This leads me to what we discussed in one of our group meeting for this project. Since the introduction of fast advancing technological systems, our culture has placed a higher focus on the less humanistic forms of leaving a piece of our legacy behind. This draws a closer connection to our beloved technology. A week away from our children our loved ones is all of a sudden much easier than a day without our cell phones or internet connection. The idea of conceiving and raising children becomes more of a burden as technology eases the effort of every day tasks.