The Singularity is Near

Grossman, Lev.  "2045: The Year Man Becomes Immortal."  Time.  10 February 2011.



Ray Kurzweil (Larry Busacca/
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 1:  Define the following terms:   

     a)  Singularity

     b)  Artificial Intelligence

     c)  Exponential Curve

     d)  Telomere

2:  Answer in complete sentences:

     a) Why is Kurzweil sure the Singularity        

     is coming?

     b) How does Kurzweil see humans extending

     their lives indefinitely?

     c) What are some potential drawbacks to the

     Singularity?

     d) What do you think about the ideas

     presented in this article?  Do they make you

     more excited or more fearful for the future?  Explain.

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