Exploring Human-Machine Coexistence in Symmetrical Reality

TL;DR

This paper introduces the concept of 'symmetrical reality', a new framework for studying harmonious coexistence between humans and AI across physical and virtual worlds, challenging traditional interaction paradigms.

Contribution

It proposes a novel descriptive framework for symmetrical reality, offering new insights into human-AI coexistence beyond conventional paradigms.

Findings

Defines key characteristics of symmetrical reality

Provides a new research direction for human-AI interaction

Suggests innovative paradigms for harmonious coexistence

Abstract

In the context of the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), the interaction between humans and AI entities has become increasingly salient, challenging the conventional human-centric paradigms of human-machine interaction. To address this challenge, it is imperative to reassess the relationship between AI entities and humans. Through considering both the virtual and physical worlds, we can construct a novel descriptive framework for a world where humans and machines coexist symbiotically. This paper will introduce a fresh research direction engendered for studying harmonious human-machine coexistence across physical and virtual worlds, which has been termed "symmetrical reality". We will elucidate its key characteristics, offering innovative research insight for renovating human-machine interaction paradigms.