The Singularity is the science-fiction term for the hypothetical/theoretical emergence of greater-than-human, self-improving superintelligence, usually thought of as an intelligence explosion of AI (artificial intelligence), -or- biologically enhanced AI. It's thought of as a point in time where AI reaches the level of intelligence needed to design and produce newer, more intelligent versions of itself faster than humans (leading to a quick succession of increasingly powerful versions of itself).
The Air Force Center for Strategy and Technology produced this video about the exponential advancement of technology:
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku gives a peppy Sci Fi talk about the singularity:
Futurist Ray Kurzweil, author of several books on artificial intelligence and the technological singularity gives a futuristic talk:
Five-time Hugo Award winning sci-fi author Vernor Vinge discusses the concept of "The Singularity" (which he coined) in this 1-hour+ video:
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