Vernor Vinge's 1993 definition of the Technological Singularity
lemire · x · 2026-08-21
The post quotes Vernor Vinge's 1993 writing on the singularity, predicting the creation of greater-than-human intelligence within 30 years (2005-2030). Vinge described it as a point where old models are discarded and reality changes beyond human control.
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