Re: [singularity] Convincing non-techie skeptics that the Singularity isn't total bunk

[deering]

In reference to the original question of this thread, 'How to convince non-techy types of the Singularity.'  I think I have come across an epiphany.  'Normal' people, not like us, make all of their decisions based on arguments from authority.  They don't feel competent to think for themselves.  They have always been told that the experts know best.  Until they see it on CNN they won't believe it.  You can't reason with them.  They're not reasoners, they're viewers.   Don't stop trying to convince the viewers directly one-on-one, but understand why it will never get anywhere.  Instead, try to convince the experts.  Like climate change, when the overwhelming majority of experts agree that it's real and coming, and when they say it on CNN, only then, will the viewers believe it.       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]