I say, let's learn more and then speculate.

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.

I happen to dig being able to use whatever mystique I have to further the idea of peace.

Dont get scared of death. Get rich! Then die.

Most of what I listen to now is mainstream jazz from 1935 right up to and including early bebop and cool jazz.

HOLLY: Are you suggesting I occasionally stray from the rule book? FOALY: No. I'm suggesting you do not own a copy of the rule book, and if you do, you have certainly never opened it.

But if the young are never tired of erring in conduct, neither are the older in erring of judgment.

Materialists and madmen never have doubts.

While we are each free to believe whatever we choose, we cannot do whatever we choose.

I am an American. I adore Britain and have a strong English half, but my roots are here in the U.S. - it is not a matter of choice; it is simply fact.

Marriage is not absolutely for making children. But it is absolutely for making children followers of Jesus.

We sent out tapes to the others but they didn't wake up. It was worth it just to have one kid wake up. I got to meet him after he woke up.