The Singularity is Ever Nearer

SingularityPhil and Stephen consider whether humanity is about to enter a new historical epoch.

Quick recap, singularity defined:

The Singularity is an era in which our intelligence will become increasingly nonbiological and trillions of times more powerful than it is today—the dawning of a new civilization that will enable us to transcend our biological limitations and amplify our creativity.

 

Is the world fundamentally changing along these or other lines? Developments to consider:

It Begins: Bots Are Learning to Chat in Their Own Language

The world’s next great leap forward: Towards the end of poverty

Mark Cuban: The world’s first trillionaire will be an artificial intelligence entrepreneur

A Google Exec Just Claimed the Singularity Will Happen by 2029

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Phil Bowermaster is a nationally recognized author and speaker. He has more than 25 years experience writing about emerging technologies and the future. As co-host of the popular Internet radio series, The World Transformed, Phil has talked with leading scientists and technologists, best-selling authors, philosophers, filmmakers, artists, entrepreneurs and others who are shaping our understanding of the amazing era of transformation in which we live. Phil helps leaders and their organizations develop strategies for managing accelerating change. He shows how imagination, optimism, empathy, and humor can make all the difference in both understanding and making the most of the powerful currents of change we face.