This book is about the future of the mind and how our ideas about ourselves, about the mind, and about our own nature can change the future - for better or for worse. It has two central storylines: one is a reflection on what consciousness is, the second is a warning that failure to think through the philosophical consequences of creating artificial intelligence can put an end to the further prosperity of beings with consciousness. The author is trying to find answers to the questions: can machines be conscious and can a person merge with artificial intelligence in order to expand their capabilities?
