On 10/9/06, Ben Goertzel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Regarding 2012 ... while this list is open to discussion of *every* aspect of the Singularity, as list owner I would like to maintain a focus on the Singularity in the Vinge-ean sense, meaning Singularity as an outcome of exponentially accelerating scientific and technological growth
Isn't this more Kurzweil's sense of the term? Vinge's sense is the first creation of smarter than human intelligence: "Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended." -- Vinge, The Coming Technological Singularity http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/faculty/vinge/misc/singularity.html -- Nick ----- This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
