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googleflont t1_jczr6tn wrote

When, exactly, is the Singularity supposed to happen? I’d like to stay home that day.

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smr5000 t1_jczu5jz wrote

the wicked cool thing about singularities is that it looks totally different depending on whether or not you're approaching it or watching someone else approach it from afar

some days I feel it pulling us, don't you?

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Damiandcl t1_jd1bgrf wrote

what is this singularity? i saw another comment on it, but i cant figure out what they are refering to.

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kex t1_jd1qfwk wrote

I think of it as a point in time where technology advances by itself

It is difficult to predict what will happen after that

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googleflont t1_jd1vcpf wrote

Wow. Elegant explanation. Just not as scary. So, u/Damianucl …

The Singularity refers in this case to a theoretical idea that Artificial Intelligence could achieve exponential growth and possibly consciousness, or at least act to preserve its own safety and best interest, which could easily not be the same as what’s best for humanity. Ya know. Skynet.

I just want to know when that happens so I can stay home, or at least dress right that day.

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