Words of Wisdom — August 6, 2014

Vernor Vinge on the Inevitable Singularity

“I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity, that its coming is an inevitable consequence of the humans’ natural competitiveness and the possibilities inherent in technology.” – Vernor Vinge

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“I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity, that its coming is an inevitable consequence of the humans’ natural competitiveness and the possibilities inherent in technology.”

– Vernor Vinge

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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