But every time our ability to access information and to communicate it to others is improved, in some sense we have achieved an increase over natural intelligence. Vernor Vinge abilityaccessachieve Change image and share on social
The problem is not simply that the Singularity represents the passing of humankind from center stage, but that it contradicts our most deeply held notions of being. Vernor Vinge centercontradictdeeply Change image and share on social
I argue in this paper that we are on the edge of change comparable to the rise of human life on Earth. Vernor Vinge arguechangecomparable Change image and share on social
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. Vernor Vinge agreementalgorithmcentral Change image and share on social
Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things. Vernor Vinge avalanchelargesmall Change image and share on social
When I began writing science fiction in the middle '60s, it seemed very easy to find ideas that took decades to percolate into the cultural consciousness; now the lead time seems more like eighteen months. Vernor Vinge 60sbeginconsciousness share on social
And for all my rampant technological optimism, sometimes I think I'd be more comfortable if I were regarding these transcendental events from one thousand years remove... instead of twenty. Vernor Vinge comfortableeventoptimism Change image and share on social
Note that I am not proposing that AI research be ignored or less funded. Vernor Vinge fundnotepropose Change image and share on social
I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity, that its coming is an inevitable consequence of the humans' natural competitiveness and the possibilities inherent in technology. Vernor Vinge arguecomecompetitiveness Change image and share on social
The dilemma felt by science fiction writers will be perceived in other creative endeavors. Vernor Vinge creativedilemmaendeavor Change image and share on social
