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Sashinii t1_iya2dqb wrote

The singularity should happen soon; we'll go beyond space elevators by that point.

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Artanthos t1_iyaf4vd wrote

By definition, there is no prediction of what is on the other side of a singularity.

You could just as easily see the extinction of the human race.

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footurist t1_iyb0pl4 wrote

I wouldn't try that one here. By my observation this is the single most often ignored property of the singularity by a large margin. I mean, it's understandable at least, a phenomenon which evokes strong curiosity in many people.

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chowder-san t1_iyeh2ad wrote

> The singularity should happen soon; we'll go beyond space elevators by that point.

I'll believe that once it happens. So far, while the scientists are talking about space elevators, I can't make the local ISP extend the fiber cable across a single road so I can connect to the node which is just a few meters away from my house. Forgive me taking such grand promises with a grain of salt.

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