The Value of Science Fiction in Understanding the Singularity

10/03/2014
The Value of Science Fiction in Understanding the Singularity

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Episode Synopsis

Many contend that science fiction has no place in the discussion of artificial intelligence and the singularity. In my opinion, that’s not true. They argue that understanding the impact of artificial intelligence and transhumanism is serious business. When we read the work of MIRI, books like Our Final Invention, or Ray Kurzweil’s writings, we see […]

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