Harry hopes that it will bring the two of them closer. Preparing for the singularity singularity principle available on prime. Barry and harry krasner are identical twins, but thats where the resemblance stops. In opposition to this account, sensibility and singularity contends that husserl was a vital, living resource for levinas throughout his philosophical career. Terence mckenna psychedelics as a practice for singularity. These are the extremes and well likely end up somewhere in the middle of annihilation and immortal superhumans. The singularity is an era in which our intelligence will become increasingly nonbiological and trillions of times more powerful than it is todaythe dawning of a new civilization that will enable us to transcend our biological limitations and amplify our creativity. If you make some effort, you can download the movie to your pc. Technocalyps part ii preparing for the singularity. Preparing for the singularity in this part advocates and opponents of a transhuman future are weighed against each other. There are the widely respected arguments of penrose3 and searle4 against the practicality of machine sapience. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. This is also the conclusion of chairman and ceo of biotechonomy, juan enriquez, according to a 2009 ars technica article titled we are becoming a new species, we are becoming homo evolutis. Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution.
The technological singularity the mit press essential. Why the singularity cannot happen theodore modis abstract the concept of a singularity as described in ray kurzweils book cannot happen for a number of reasons. This is also the conclusion of chairman and ceo of biotechonomy, juan enriquez, according to a 2009 ars technica article titled we are becoming a new species, we are becoming homo evolutis chairman and ceo of biotechonomy, enriquez says that. The year of pluto new horizons documentary brings humanity closer to the edge of the solar system duration. Technocalyps is an intriguing threepart documentary on the notion of transhumanism by belgian visual artist and filmmaker frank theys. The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of their common aim. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Oct 05, 2010 technocalyps the movie part 23 october 5, 2010 leave a comment. Technocalyps the movie part 23 october 5, 2010 leave a comment. The singularity of the other is the centerpiece of levinass thought. This is the best postsingularity book ive ever read.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Preparing for the singularity an excellent thoughtful belgian tv documentary by frank theys. Readers will devour this scientific thriller, flipping pages late into the night until the final shocking page. Nov 16, 2009 technocalyps is an intriguing three part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by belgian visual artist and filmmaker frank theys. Stephen coles, robert anton wilson, technological singularity, terrence mckenna, transhumanism. One reason is that all natural growth processes that follow exponential patterns eventually reveal themselves to be following scurves thus excluding runaway situations. Buy the technological singularity the mit press essential knowledge series 1 by shanahan, murray isbn. Central to his singularity thesis is the concept that the technology and culture that humans make are part of the same process as the bodies they have evolved.
The book builds on the ideas introduced in kurzweils previous. Technocalyps is an intriguing three part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by belgian visual artist and filmmaker frank theys. The basic points of the argument, made by physicists enrico fermi and michael h. Oct 16, 2015 the first is the singularity, when artificial intelligence will redesign itself recursively and progressively, such that ai will become vastly more powerful than human intelligence superstrong. The fermi paradox or fermis paradox is the apparent contradiction between high estimates of the probability of the existence of extraterrestrial civilization and humanitys lack of contact with, or evidence for, such civilizations. The law of accelerating returns 35 the nature of order. The scurve of a technology as expressed in its life cycle 51 the life cycle of a technology. Read online and download pdf ebook the technological singularity the mit press essential knowledge series by murray shanahan. Emi music publishing, and 2 music rights societies. Technocalyps part ii preparing for the singularity youtube. Dutton, is a science fiction novel for young adults written by william sleator. It was listed as a yalsa best book for young adults, a junior library guild selection, and was a colorado blue spruce young adult book award nominee. Most of the books and talks on the singularity i encounter tend to be either of kurzweils wide eyed. Preparing for the singularity santa cruz, ca patch.
When humans transcend biology is a 2005 nonfiction book about. Ebook download ebook the technological singularity. Strange that there is nothing by vernor vinge, the guy who conceived the notion of the singularity. The singularity, virtual immortality and the trouble with. Get the technological singularity the mit press essential knowledge series by murray shanahan pdf file for free from our online library created date. Singularity is near book pdf the singularity is near. Technocalyps is an intriguing threepart documentary on the notion of transhumanism by belgian visual artist and. Juan enriquez ted long for this world in its image this house wants to defeat aging entirely oxford immortal, a guide to aging bbc cloning the first human bbc human 2. So among these answers we have a couple of religious ones, and at least one who posts frequently espousing his own theory which has nothing to do with the current paradigm. See more ideas about pastor, king james bible and gospel music. The philosophical significance of this singularity, however, cannot be fully appreciated without attending to levinas. It is necessary to watch all three parts for a thorough understanding. Barrys more athletic, more aggressive and hes the one who suggests that they housesit their greatuncles farm.
Set as a threepart documentary, technocalyps posits that genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics, and nanotechnology seem to be converging towards a goal of having mankind transcend human limits. Interviewer director marissa goldman camerawomen zuzia weyman. The metaphysics of technology this part covers the metaphysical consequences of the new technological revolution. Leading scientists from the fields of genetics, artificial intelligence, brain research and nanotechnology explain and reflect upon their research. Aug 10, 2008 if you make some effort, you can download the movie to your pc. The great inventor and futurist ray kurzweil is one of the bestknown and controversial advocates for the role of machines in the future of humanity. In practical terms, this means that human aging and. Robert anton wilson plus ultra technologies30steps. The idea that human history is approaching a singularity that ordinary humans will someday be overtaken by artificially intelligent machines or cognitively enhanced biological intelligence, or both has moved from the realm of science fiction to serious debate.
Kurzweils new book explores the concept of reverseengineering the brainto not only understand precisely how it works, but to then apply that knowledge to. Technocalyps part ii preparing for the singularity, november 14, 2008 ad considering the amount of info he covers, he ends up doing a great job of elucidating very complex issues. Yet all over the media and all over the web, we can find articles, including ones published just after this weeks cosmic announcement of new evidence in favor of inflation, that state with great confidence that in the big bang theory the universe started from a singularity. Jun 03, 20 technocalyps part ii preparing for the singularity. Its divided in 3 segments of an hour each, but you can probably skip the 3rd part called cybermessiah or something, because its for a large part proreligious nonsense. The coming clash between man and machine as published by fast future publishing ltd. See more ideas about complex systems, quantum physics and spirituality.
Be brilliant people who shut their eyes to reality, simply invite their own destruction. In his latest, thrilling foray into the future, he envisions an eventthe singularityin which technological change becomes so rapid and so profound that our bodies and brains will merge with our machines. Aug, 2011 the role of psychedelics in the approaching singularity as described by terence mckenna in his interview included in the documentary technocalyps. The idea that human history is approaching a singularitythat ordinary humans will someday be overtaken by artificially intelligent machines or cognitively enhanced biological intelligence, or bothhas moved from the realm of science. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Technocalyps part 3 of 3 the digital messiah be brilliant. Technocalyps is a 2006 belgian transhumanism documentary film written and directed by frank theys. Why the singularity wont be coming any time soon by rich deem introduction. It encapsulates the mind boggling insanity of post singularity and in chapter 2 has the best depiction of an intelligence explosion ive ever heard. And it does because theres something chilling about the farmhouse, something that makes the locals stay far away.
It was listed as a yalsa best book for young adults, a junior library guild selection, and was a colorado blue spruce young adult book award nominee plot introduction. The idea of technological singularity, and what it would mean if ordinary human intelligence were enhanced or overtaken by artificial intelligence. For some computer experts, the singularity is the moment when an artificial intelligence learns how to. Technocalyps part 2 of 3 preparing for the singularity. This is the best post singularity book ive ever read. The first is the singularity, when artificial intelligence will redesign itself recursively and progressively, such that ai will become vastly more powerful than human intelligence superstrong. Terence mckenna the psychedelic jumpstart into the. The role of psychedelics in the approaching singularity as described by terence mckenna in his interview included in the documentary technocalyps. A point in space andor a moment in time where everything in the universe was crushed together, infinitely hot and infinitely densely packed.
I took two of the most contrasting points from the book, because i wanted to show you that the future lies on a spectrum. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kurzweil presents this figure in the singularity is near to represent and support his view of exponential acceleration of human evolution. By 2045 the human species will end and human beings will become humanmachine cyborgs godlike hybrids capable of nearly infinite intelligence and immortal existence.
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