dw2 | The world’s most eminent sociologist highlights the technological singularity
February 20, 2013
Source: dw2 — February 20, 2013 | David William Wood
Everyone should read the books of Ray Kurzweil, who has recently become an Engineering Director at Google. Kurzweil’s book makes it clear that: Within our lifetimes, human beings will no longer be human beings; there are multiple accelerating rates of change in several different disciplines; The three main disciplines contributing to the singularity are nanotech, AI, and biotech; All are transforming our understanding of the human body and, more importantly, the human mind; This is described by the “Law of accelerating returns”; Progress is not just linear but geometrical. This book opens our minds to multiple possibilities of what it means to be human, as technology penetrates us. [...]
Comments (2)
by Bri
Best quote in the article. In response to the question of, can governance and or politicians handle the problems of today. ” For better or for worse Ray Kurzweil has more influence than politicians today”. Gets my vote!
by humanitarian
There is a no doubt the 3 technologies will enhance, expand longevity and improve the health quality of life. What is the guarantee that these will open up the discovery of the Self? Technology is good, will it also be Tricknology?