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Ray KurzweilThe Singularity Is Near
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What does it mean to be a Singularitarian? How have the responsibilities of a Singularitarian changed since 2005? Would you identify yourself as a Singularitarian? Why or why not?
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What are the potential pitfalls of machine intelligence? What measures can be taken to eliminate or minimize the dangers of new technologies?
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How can programmers, researchers, and designers incorporate ethical structures into modern technology? Do you think it is possible to give AI a sense of morality? Why or why not?
