The Singularity: Closer Than We Think?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of the technological singularity, exploring whether it is approaching or still distant. Participants engage in a mix of serious and playful commentary, touching on various interpretations and implications of the singularity.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether the singularity is near or far, suggesting a range of perspectives on its timing.
  • One participant humorously likens the singularity to elements from Dr. Seuss, indicating a playful take on the topic.
  • Another participant asserts that the singularity is currently happening, referencing a mathematical function to support their claim.
  • Concerns are raised about the usefulness of a graph related to the singularity, with differing opinions on its appropriateness for the discussion.
  • There is a query regarding the definition of a "paradigm shift," with one participant suggesting that it may be arbitrary, while another defends Kurzweil's explanation of the term.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of views on the singularity's timing and implications, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on subjective interpretations and humor, which may affect the clarity of the discussion. The mathematical function presented is not elaborated upon, leaving its relevance and implications unclear.

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... or is it far?
 
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this is the Matrix, Neo
 
Season 3 of the Mighty Boosh did a really awesome parody of avant-garde films.
 
avant-garde said:
... or is it far?

Somewhere in-between.
 
This sounds more like Dr. Seuss.

Is the singularity near or far?
Is it in that nice red car?
Is the singularity in a house?
Or is it with a small brown mouse?
The singularity ate my ham!
I do not like it, Sam I Am.
 
You already passed it and will have to circle back around.
 
http://www.singularitytracker.com/"
 
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The singularity is right now!

f(t) = -\dfrac{1}{(t-t_0)^2}
 
donotremember said:
http://www.singularitytracker.com/"

What a useless graph. Log(time) as a function of time
 
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flatmaster said:
What a useless graph.
I think it is entirely appropriate for this thread. :wink:
 
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How do they know what a "paradigm shift" is?? Isn't it really arbitrary?
 
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Not really, Kurzweil explains what he means by that pretty clearly if you watch any of his talks.
 

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