Society, Future, Transhumanism, Singularity
- The transcript of a chat with Ray Kurzweil and others on the book "Are We Spiritual Machines?".
- Radical singularitarian discussion list for "technologically and socio-politically Enlightened individuals" who want to "become our own god-like, potentially immortal successors".
- The 1993 NASA lecture by Vernor Vinge, inventor of the Singularity concept. "Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended."
- "A 'Singularity Watcher' is neither absolutely convinced -- nor uncritically happy -- that the Singularity is going to happen, but they do believe this issue deserves serious scientific investigation." A website with interesting information on
- Thirteen participants write essays on the Singularity; Vernor Vinge responds to each. Edited by Robin Hanson.
- Advocates increased emphasis on the Singularity concept, full embrace of radical transformative technologies, and the enaction of a political program. Various articles and essays.
- Mr. Smart provides detailed answers in this singularity-explicit interview, responding to the main objections against the singularity concept, providing information on his studies of the singularity and forthcoming book Destiny of Species, and critiquing
- Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom's analysis and policy recommendations for the construction of advanced artificial intelligences with self-improving superhuman intelligence (the Singularity).
- Information on the Singularity, superintelligence, Powers, Jupiter Brains, Alpha-Point cosmologies, posthumanity, Apotheosis et al. "The four virtues of an SL4 post are Intelligence, Fun, Importance, and Future Shock. (Any post should include at leas
- Nonprofit organization devoted to creating, discussing and coordinating singularity-related efforts, and publish introductory material and research papers on the topic.
- A brief article with numerous links.
- Nick Bostrom's scholarly analysis of the hardware and software required for superintelligence, and when it is likely to arrive.
- Trend analysis: Fits the history of economic growth from 2 million B.C. to today as a sequence of growth modes, and suggests that in the next century a new mode may appear where the economy doubles every month or two.
- Website with articles and forum. Topics include accelerating change, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, intelligence enhancement, the Singularity, and existential risks.
- Steve Alan Edwards interviews five transhumanists on the Singularity. Touches on a broad cross-section of the issues.
- Principles that define and describe "Singularitarians", who seek to accelerate the arrival of a safe and benevolent technological Singularity.
- Contains informative articles on artificial intelligence, accelerating progress, and singularity.
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