Re: [singularity] Good Singularity intro in mass media

2007-08-24 Thread Matt Mahoney
--- Joshua Fox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can anyone recall an intelligent, supportive introduction to the Singularity > in a _non-technological_ , wide-distribution medium in the US? I am not > looking for book or conference reviews, sociological analyses of > Singularitarianism, and uninformed

RE: [singularity] Species Divergence

2007-08-24 Thread John G. Rose
> I was more questioning the belief that a pure biological entity, or a > purely software consciousness is somehow more aesthetically pleasing > than something in between... > > Especially since engineered biological entities could be so wildly > diverse and really terrifying to human sensibilitie

Re: [singularity] Good Singularity intro in mass media

2007-08-24 Thread arcange1m
Josh, I'm a Consultant at a Global Consulting Firm for technology and strategic business operations.? I am in the process of planning a technology white paper which may help in this arena.? I think when the time comes (I'm researching right now...Reading as much as possible on Nanotech and the

[singularity] Good Singularity intro in mass media

2007-08-24 Thread Joshua Fox
Can anyone recall an intelligent, supportive introduction to the Singularity in a _non-technological_ , wide-distribution medium in the US? I am not looking for book or conference reviews, sociological analyses of Singularitarianism, and uninformed editorializing, but rather for a clear short popul