Computers allow us to communicate with each other, as well as complete and control many other tasks.
Computer technology advances at a faster rate than many other technologies. Moore’s Law states that transistors double in power every eighteen months. It is only a matter of time before humans build a machine that can think like a human.The technological singularity hypothesis is that accelerating progress in technologies will cause a runaway effect wherein artificial intelligence will exceed human intellectual capacity and control, thus radically changing or even ending civilization in an event called the singularity.
Computer technology advances at a faster rate than many other technologies. Moore’s Law states that transistors double in power every eighteen months. It is only a matter of time before humans build a machine that can think like a human.The technological singularity hypothesis is that accelerating progress in technologies will cause a runaway effect wherein artificial intelligence will exceed human intellectual capacity and control, thus radically changing or even ending civilization in an event called the singularity.
In
1847, R. Thornton wrote about the recent invention of a four function
mechanical calculator: “Such machines, by which the scholar may, by turning a
crank, grind out the solution of a problem without the fatigue of mental
application, would by its introduction into schools, do incalculable injury.
But who knows that’s such machines when brought to greater perfection, may not
think of a plan to remedy all their own defects and then grind out ideas beyond
the ken of the mortal mind!”
As of now, these machines are under our control—they answer to humans. They lack the ability to make decisions outside of their programming or use intuition. Without self-awareness and the ability to extrapolate based on available information, machines remain tools.
“Maybe we’ll live in a world where each person’s consciousness merges with a computer network. Or perhaps machines will accomplish all our tasks for us and let us live in luxury. But what if the machines see humans as redundant – or something worse? When machines reach the point where they can repair themselves and create even better versions of themselves, could they come to the conclusion that humans are not only unnecessary, but also unwanted?”
When greater-than-human intelligence drives progress, that progress will be much more rapid. The feedback loop of self-improving intelligence will cause large amounts of technological progress within a short period, and states that the creation of superhuman intelligence represents a breakdown in humans’ ability to model their future.
As of now, these machines are under our control—they answer to humans. They lack the ability to make decisions outside of their programming or use intuition. Without self-awareness and the ability to extrapolate based on available information, machines remain tools.
“Maybe we’ll live in a world where each person’s consciousness merges with a computer network. Or perhaps machines will accomplish all our tasks for us and let us live in luxury. But what if the machines see humans as redundant – or something worse? When machines reach the point where they can repair themselves and create even better versions of themselves, could they come to the conclusion that humans are not only unnecessary, but also unwanted?”
When greater-than-human intelligence drives progress, that progress will be much more rapid. The feedback loop of self-improving intelligence will cause large amounts of technological progress within a short period, and states that the creation of superhuman intelligence represents a breakdown in humans’ ability to model their future.
Movies Displaying the Technological Singularity
Actor Johnny Depp as Dr. Will Caster in a scene from the science fiction movie 'Transcendence' (2014)
Actor Keanu Reeves as Neo in a scene from the movie 'Matrix' (1999)
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