A brief article with numerous links.
"A 'Singularity Watcher' is neither absolutely convinced -- nor uncritically happy -- that the Singularity is going to happen, but they do believe this issue deserves serious scientific investigation." A website with interesting information on accelerating change and the Singularity.
Nonprofit organization devoted to creating, discussing and coordinating singularity-related efforts, and publish introductory material and research papers on the topic.
Steve Alan Edwards interviews five transhumanists on the Singularity. Touches on a broad cross-section of the issues.
Nick Bostrom's scholarly analysis of the hardware and software required for superintelligence, and when it is likely to arrive.
Trend analysis: Fits the history of economic growth from 2 million B.C. to today as a sequence of growth modes, and suggests that in the next century a new mode may appear where the economy doubles every month or two.
Thirteen participants write essays on the Singularity; Vernor Vinge responds to each. Edited by Robin Hanson.
The transcript of a chat with Ray Kurzweil and others on the book "Are We Spiritual Machines?".
Website with articles and forum. Topics include accelerating change, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, intelligence enhancement, the Singularity, and existential risks.
Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom's analysis and policy recommendations for the construction of advanced artificial intelligences with self-improving superhuman intelligence (the Singularity).
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