Another symptom of progress toward the Singularity: ideas themselves should spread ever faster, and even the most radical will quickly become commonplace.

The problem is not simply that the Singularity represents the passing of humankind from center stage, but that it contradicts our most deeply held notions of being.

Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended.

In fact, there was general agreement that minds can exist on nonbiological substrates and that algorithms are of central importance to the existence of minds.

Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.

Intelligence is the handmaiden of flexibility and change.

How will the approach of the Singularity spread across the human world view?

The dilemma felt by science fiction writers will be perceived in other creative endeavors.

But if the technological Singularity can happen, it will.

We humans have millions of years of evolutionary baggage that makes us regard competition in a deadly light.

I never guessed I could cry so hard my face hurt.

You should not judge

Hundreds of young barefoot, long-haired, newly converted believers flocked to the church, and they brought their guitars with them.

Make your life a magical journey of Life, encountering Life.

Even if I never get to see the light of heaven, it will still be worth my sacrifice as long as I save you.

Let us answer the terrorists by living our values with courage.

Theories have been outgrown. The means is disappearing, the reality of the sensation alone remains. It is that in its essence which I wish to put down. It should be a delightful adventure.

If you see something wrong, if you speak out...you can change it.

I am a big comedy fan, having been in 'Coupling.'

I'm one of those unlucky people who had a happy childhood.

Fischer wanted to give the Russians a taste of their own medicine