Vernor Vinge

Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence.

IA is something that is proceeding very naturally, in most cases not even recognized by its developers for what it is.

In fact, there was general agreement that minds can exist on nonbiological substrates and that algorithms are of central importance to the existence of minds.

I have always had confidence in my own ability.

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.

Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in a lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope.