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Singularity Essay
First Draft Due Date:
July 29th
Total Words:
500 to 1000 Words
Introduction
The technological singularity, or simply the singularity, is a hypothetical moment in time
when artificial intelligence, human biological enhancement, or brain-computer interfaces
will have progressed to the point of a greater-than-human intelligence, radically changing
civilization, and perhaps human nature. Because the capabilities of such an intelligence
may be difficult for a human to comprehend, the technological singularity is often seen as
an occurrence (akin to a gravitational singularity) beyond which the future course of
human history is unpredictable or even unfathomable.
Essay Topic
Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman
intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended. Is such progress avoidable? How
will this influence your life? Will this improve life on Earth for humans? How will you
prepare for the coming of “singularity”. Consider some of the scenarios below and how
they will change or influence your life.
The AI Scenario: We create superhuman artificial intelligence (AI) in computers.
The IA Scenario: We enhance human intelligence through human-to-computer
interfaces--that is, we achieve intelligence amplification (IA).
The Biomedical Scenario: We directly increase our intelligence by improving the
neurological operation of our brains.
The Internet Scenario: Humanity, its networks, computers, and databases become
sufficiently effective to be considered a superhuman being.
The Digital Gaia Scenario: The network of embedded microprocessors becomes
sufficiently effective to be considered a superhuman being.