Topic: The Singularity - page 5. (Read 4611 times)
I believe that it will come out of mankind's inevitable desire to constantly create better entities. Thirty years ago, we had computers the size of entire rooms that had relatively little processing power (compared to today). Today's computers can fit on our laps, and have the power of the thirty year old computers tenfold. Technological advancements are near exponential, so I think the singularity is inevitable if the human race doesn't exterminate itself first.
I really don't bother asking anyway. No, it will never come. I will have to stop believing in some kind of higher entity (that doesn't have to be God or whatever) when the Singularity will come.
Source is funny.
Source is funny.
It would be helpful if you would share your own thoughs on this topic. Of course, a lot has already been covered by Ray Kurtzweil in his well known book: The Singularity is Near (2005). I liked the book very much, but the collection of his single articles from round about 2003 is better.
In essence, I am very interested to see whether any of Ray's thoughts come into existence. However, I get the feeling that it is more a wish to have a 'Jetsons' world within 30 years than that it is based on reality. Yes, computers and software will greatly improve in speed and power. Yes, so many things have accelerated over time. But we need to take one vital element into account: human nature. And we humans do not take change very easy.
Secondly, nature can be delicate and brisk. I would consider us extremely lucky to reach singularity before we unleash something that will wreak nature's wrath
In essence, I am very interested to see whether any of Ray's thoughts come into existence. However, I get the feeling that it is more a wish to have a 'Jetsons' world within 30 years than that it is based on reality. Yes, computers and software will greatly improve in speed and power. Yes, so many things have accelerated over time. But we need to take one vital element into account: human nature. And we humans do not take change very easy.
Secondly, nature can be delicate and brisk. I would consider us extremely lucky to reach singularity before we unleash something that will wreak nature's wrath
Just thought I'd start a singularity thread on here. After being reminded by someone on here about it, I decided to start a discussion thread for it.
Also, for those who are interested, there's this site.
http://www.isthesingularityhereyet.com/
(Try hitting [Ctrl]+U or that funky little Mac key + U and checking out the source)
Anyways, discuss!
Also, for those who are interested, there's this site.
http://www.isthesingularityhereyet.com/
(Try hitting [Ctrl]+U or that funky little Mac key + U and checking out the source)
Anyways, discuss!
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