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Friday, August 03, 2012

2029 the singularity, resistance is futile.

How artificial intelligence will shape our lives
  • It will have its downsides — “Fire cooks our food and also can burn down your house,” he said — but those can be addressed by devising “rapid response” systems that can counteract those who use technology for nefarious purposes.
  • Trying to prevent, or “opting out” of, such advancements is a misguided, and futile, strategy.
  • “Yes, people opt-out today,” Kurzweil said. “They’re called the Amish