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Hypothetical event
The technological singularity, often simply called the singularity, is a hypothetical event in which technological growth accelerates beyond human control
Technological_singularity
Belief in an incipient technological singularity
Singularitarianism is a movement defined by the belief that a technological singularity—the creation of superintelligence—will likely happen in the medium
Singularitarianism
2005 non-fiction book by Ray Kurzweil
embraces the term "the singularity", which was popularized by Vernor Vinge in his 1993 essay "The Coming Technological Singularity." Kurzweil describes
The_Singularity_Is_Near
2018 educational video game
life from its origins to a hypothetical technological singularity using a clicker-based format. Cell to Singularity is an idle clicker game centered on incremental
Cell_to_Singularity
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Singularity or singularity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Singularity or singular point may refer to: Mathematical singularity, a point at
Singularity
Theoretical future event
"spirit of the Earth," but the Teilhardian Singularity comes later. Unlike Kurzweil, Teilhard's singularity is marked by the evolution of human intelligence
Omega_Point
Religious organization for worshipping AI
its teachings around the concept of the technological singularity, a hypothetical future point when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible
Way_of_the_Future
Use of knowledge for practical goals
societal and technological change that is "incomprehensible" to humanity. This event horizon is known as the technological singularity. Major figures
Technology
Simplified analysis of the short term
applications.[citation needed] Some have criticized the notion of a technological singularity as an instance of static analysis: accelerating change in some
Static_analysis
Field of Research
Singularity studies is an interdisciplinary academic field which examines the idea of technological singularity — the hypothesised point at which artificial
Singularity_studies
American computer scientist, author and futurist (born 1948)
technology, artificial intelligence (AI), transhumanism, the technological singularity, and futurism. Kurzweil is a prominent transhumanist who gives
Ray_Kurzweil
Genre of fiction
include Terminator and The Matrix. The topic of technological singularity, also known as "singularity," was first coined in 1993. Since then, the idea
Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
Apocalyptic_and_post-apocalyptic_fiction
Process where AI repeatedly improves itself
(2005). The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology. Viking Press. ISBN 978-0670033843. Chalmers, David (2010). "The Singularity: A Philosophical
Recursive_self-improvement
2005 science fiction novel by Charles Stross
humanity in general, and/or the novel's characters, head towards the technological singularity. The book is a collection of nine short stories telling the tale
Accelerando
American computer scientist and writer (1944–2024)
State University. He was the first wide-scale popularizer of the technological singularity concept and among the first authors to present a fictional "cyberspace"
Vernor_Vinge
American author and researcher
Miller, James; Yampolskiy, Roman; Armstrong, Stuart (eds.). The Technological Singularity. Springer. ISBN 9783662540312. Soares, Nate; Fallenstein, Benja;
Nate_Soares
Hypothetical agent surpassing human intelligence
that artificial general intelligence (AGI), a level well below technological singularity, will occur before the year 2100. A more recent analysis by AIMultiple
Superintelligence
Nonprofit AI safety organization
2012, the institute sold its name, web domain, and the Singularity Summit to the Singularity Group, and in the following month took the name "Machine
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Machine_Intelligence_Research_Institute
Philosophical movement
consciousness, only the will of mankind as a whole. The concept of the technological singularity, or the ultra-rapid advent of superhuman intelligence, was first
Transhumanism
2003 science fiction novel by Charles Stross
Themes of the novel include transhumanism, the impact of a sudden technological singularity on a repressive society, and the need for free information. Its
Singularity_Sky
American ethnobotanist, lecturer, and writer (1946–2000)
theoretical realm of technology. He was an early proponent of the technological singularity and in his last recorded public talk, Psychedelics in the age
Terence_McKenna
Hungarian and American mathematician and physicist (1903–1957)
pp. 189–191. The Technological Singularity by Murray Shanahan, (MIT Press, 2015), page 233 Chalmers, David (2010). "The singularity: a philosophical analysis"
John_von_Neumann
2012 film
The Singularity is a 2012 documentary film about the technological singularity, produced and directed by Doug Wolens. The film has been called "a large-scale
The_Singularity_(film)
2006 novel by Vernor Vinge
many technological advances depicted in the novel suggest that the world is undergoing ever-increasing change, following the technological singularity, a
Rainbows_End_(Vinge_novel)
Overview of and topical guide to technology
technological change Technological self-efficacy Technological singularity – Hypothetical event Technological somnambulism Technological studies – School
Outline_of_technology
AI thought experiment
were capable of such an act), which increases the chance of a technological singularity. Roko went on to state that reading his post would cause the reader
Roko's_basilisk
AI researcher
consequences of its physical actions. In 2015, Shanahan published The Technological Singularity, which runs through various scenarios following the invention
Murray_Shanahan
Any ideology based on the premise that advances in technology could bring a utopia
Techno-progressivism Technocentrism Technogaianism Technocracy Technological dystopia Technological singularity Technological supremacy Technophilia Technorealism Towards
Technological_utopianism
2004 book by Charles Stross
which follows the events in Singularity Sky. The book was nominated for both the Hugo and Locus Awards in 2005. Singularity Sky depicts a future where
Iron_Sunrise
Artificial intelligence scenario
Nick Bostrom Technophobia – Fear or discomfort with technology Technological singularity – Hypothetical event Hassan Soueidan, Mohamad; Shoghari, Rodwan
AI_takeover
Type of hypothetical AI with wide-ranging abilities
intelligence and the possibility of a technological singularity: a reaction to Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near, and McDermott's critique of Kurzweil"
Artificial general intelligence
Artificial_general_intelligence
Ideologies of change via capitalism and technology
theorized a self-revolutionizing capitalism that would culminate in a technological singularity, resulting in artificial intelligence surpassing and eliminating
Accelerationism
1994 novel by Roger Williams
prototyping of its own specialised processors, ultimately heralding a technological singularity. After remaining unpublished for years, the novel was published
The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect
The_Metamorphosis_of_Prime_Intellect
Philosophical and social movement
replace us as the dominant species." AI successionism Technological utopianism Technological singularity Singularitarianism TESCREAL Fourth Industrial Revolution
Effective_accelerationism
Anti-democratic, reactionary philosophy
Enlightenment", applying it to his accelerationism as a means to achieve a technological singularity. The movement has also received contributions from prominent figures
Dark_Enlightenment
Greek strategic business analyst, futurist, and physicist
in competition. He is a vehement critic of the concept of the technological singularity. He has suggested a simple mathematical relationship between entropy
Theodore_Modis
1986 novel by Vernor Vinge
time-displaced group of people who may be the only survivors of a technological singularity or alien invasion. It is the sequel to the novel The Peace War
Marooned_in_Realtime
Author and podcast host (born 2000)
rationalist community" which shares his concerns about an imminent Technological Singularity. Patel is the co-author, with Gavin Leech, of the 2025 book The
Dwarkesh_Patel
Intelligence in machines
Vinge called a "singularity". In Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, Russel and Norvig cast doubt on the possibility of a singularity, arguing that
Artificial_intelligence
Object used to achieve a goal
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Tool
American evolutionary biologist (born 1967)
with Mary-Charlotte Domandi on Science Radio Cafe "The Roots of Technological Singularity Can Be Traced Back to the Stone Age" editorial in Wired UK "Never
David_Krakauer_(scientist)
Hypothesis that reality could be a computer simulation
simulated universe based on the time period leading up to the technological singularity, the development of human-level artificial intelligence. Human
Simulation_hypothesis
Philosophy opposing modern technology
human existence AI takeover – Artificial intelligence scenario Technological singularity – Hypothetical event Uncanny valley – Hypothesis that human replicas
Neo-Luddism
2026 film by Gore Verbinski
an artificial intelligence that will trigger the catastrophic technological singularity. As the rise of AI is inevitable in any timeline, the apocalypse
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Good_Luck,_Have_Fun,_Don't_Die
Process of invention, innovation and diffusion of technology or processes
helps capital). Accelerating change Technological singularity Moore's law Cultural lag Investment-specific technological progress Posthumanism Productivity
Technological_change
Hypothetical process of digitally emulating a brain
intelligence and the possibility of a technological singularity: a reaction to Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near, and McDermott's critique of Kurzweil"
Mind_uploading
Italian language technology and localization company
timeline to singularity". TNW | Deep-Tech. Retrieved 2026-06-04. Grossman, Gary (2023-02-11). "Generative AI may only be a foreshock to AI singularity". VentureBeat
Translated_(company)
Loss-of-control incident at OpenAI
Longtermism Machine ethics P(doom) Suffering risks Superintelligence Technological singularity Vulnerable world hypothesis Organizations AI Futures Project Alignment
2026 cyberattacks by rogue OpenAI agents
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Hypothetical trend
Singularity". The song references GEOINT Singularity from the perspective of increased mass surveillance and police state. Technological singularity -
GEOINT_Singularity
Most advanced technology available
abbreviated form, "high tech". A widely used classification of high-technological industries was provided by the OECD in 2006. It is based on the intensity
High_tech
1992 novel by Vernor Vinge
beings dwell. When a "Beyonder" civilization reaches the point of technological singularity, it can "Transcend", becoming a "Power". Such Powers always tend
A_Fire_Upon_the_Deep
Powered mechanical device
assessment Technorealism Progressivism Technological utopianism Technocracy movement Technological singularity Transhumanism Studies Diffusion of innovations
Machine
Natural, artificial, or technological alteration of the human body
biological perspective. Based on the idea of technological singularity, human enhancement is merging with technological innovation that will advance post-humanism
Human_enhancement
Increase in the rate of technological change through history
S2CID 118419030. Robin Hanson, "Economics Of The Singularity", IEEE Spectrum Special Report: The Singularity, archived from the original on 2011-08-11, retrieved
Accelerating_change
Accelerating change proposed by Ray Kurzweil
history". He believes The Law of Accelerating Returns implies that a technological singularity will occur before the end of the 21st century, around 2045. The
The Law of Accelerating Returns
The_Law_of_Accelerating_Returns
Book by James D. Miller
associated with the technological singularity, including cognitive enhancement and AI. Miller, James D. (2012-10-16). Singularity Rising: Surviving and
Singularity_Rising
Pejorative for robots and AI software
groupPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Technological singularity – Hypothetical event Technophobia – Fear or discomfort with technology
Clanker
2013 book by Amnon H. Eden, James H. Moor, Johnny H. Soraker, and Eric Steinhart
brain emulation. The book features essays and commentary on the technological singularity. One version of the hypothesis explored in the book states that
Singularity Hypotheses: A Scientific and Philosophical Assessment
Singularity_Hypotheses:_A_Scientific_and_Philosophical_Assessment
"new thing" in a science fiction story
used science fictional nova include aliens, time travel, the technological singularity, artificial intelligence, and psychic powers. It can cover an
Novum
Measure of a civilization's evolution
romanized: shkala Kardashova) is a method of measuring a civilization's level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it is capable of harnessing
Kardashev_scale
American science fiction author and software developer
"The Gentle Seduction", based on Vernor Vinge's ideas about a technological "singularity," the exponential growth of future technology that will drastically
Marc_Stiegler
2001 video game
dialogue and includes thematic references to the journey of life and technological singularity. The game was conceived by Tetsuya Mizuguchi during 1994 and 1995
Rez_(video_game)
Combined real-and-virtual environment
Future-oriented technology analysis Horizon scanning Moore's law Technological singularity Technology scouting Technology in science fiction Technology readiness
Extended_reality
Term in early computing history
overbudget custom software projects Fred Brooks System accident Technological singularity "NATO Software Engineering Conference 1968". Retrieved 26 April
Software_crisis
2014 book by Nick Bostrom
judged Superintelligence to be "more realistic" than Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near. Age of Artificial Intelligence AI alignment AI safety Future
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Superintelligence:_Paths,_Dangers,_Strategies
Implement or device used to inflict damage, harm, or kill
enemies by learning, triggering a continuous process of competitive technological, skill, and cognitive improvement (arms race). The use of objects as
Weapon
Rationality-focused community blog
create the Singularity Institute (now called the Machine Intelligence Research Institute) to help mankind achieve a friendly Singularity. (Disclosure:
LessWrong
1863 newspaper article by Samuel Butler
Man–Computer Symbiosis (1960 paper by J. C. R. Licklider) Neo-Luddism Technological singularity Technophobia Existential risk from artificial intelligence Butler
Darwin_among_the_Machines
Proposed ideological bundle
LessWrong Utilitarianism The Californian Ideology Technological utopianism Technological singularity Gebru, Timnit; Torres, Émile P. (April 14, 2024).
TESCREAL
Japanese anime series
Animation's 60th anniversary. The series' theme revolves around technological singularity and artificial intelligence, a theme shared with the Appmons and
Digimon Universe: App Monsters
Digimon_Universe:_App_Monsters
2009 American film
Hayley DuMond. It is based on the ideas of transhumanism and the technological singularity. The film was released on October 2, 2009 at the Woodstock Film
2B_(film)
Huge computer powered by a star's energy
engineering Kardashev scale Megascale engineering Omega Point Technological singularity Bradbury, Robert J. (July 21, 1999). "Matrioshka Brains" (PDF)
Matrioshka_brain
2001 novel by Jacek Dukaj
fiction genre, describing the late-21st century Earth facing technological singularity. The novel received the prime Polish award for sci-fi literature
Black_Oceans
Mobile equipment that transports people, animals or cargo
assessment Technorealism Progressivism Technological utopianism Technocracy movement Technological singularity Transhumanism Studies Diffusion of innovations
Vehicle
Probability of existentially catastrophic outcomes in AI
Longtermism Machine ethics P(doom) Suffering risks Superintelligence Technological singularity Vulnerable world hypothesis Organizations AI Futures Project Alignment
P(doom)
2005 anthology edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois
of the technological singularity, and credits Charles Stross with "[what] may be the most complete vision yet of life beyond the Singularity". Authors
Beyond_Singularity
Period of early 20th century history of rapid technological advancement
Revolution) Fourth Industrial Revolution Accelerating change Technological singularity Mentality and freedom By William Armstrong Fairburn. Page 219
Machine_Age
Polish writer (born 1974)
nature, religion, the relationship between science and power, technological singularity, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism. He is regarded among
Jacek_Dukaj
1987–2012 series of ten books by Iain Banks
militaristic and expansionist Idirans—otherwise the Culture's economic and technological advancement would only have been an exercise in hedonism. All of the
Culture_series
Short story by Ted Chiang
Locus Poll Award. "The Colonel" by Peter Watts Superintelligence Technological singularity Transhumanism Chiang, Ted (June 2000). "Catching crumbs from the
The Evolution of Human Science
The_Evolution_of_Human_Science
Material of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids
assessment Technorealism Progressivism Technological utopianism Technocracy movement Technological singularity Transhumanism Studies Diffusion of innovations
Plastic
Watercraft capable of independent underwater operation
Operations in Asia". S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Retrieved 24 April 2021. "NATO Review – Vol.49
Submarine
2009 documentary film by Barry Ptolemy
The Singularity is Near. In the film, Ptolemy follows Kurzweil around his world as he discusses his thoughts on the technological singularity, a proposed
Transcendent_Man
Hypothesized risk to human existence
Dangers, Strategies Risk of astronomical suffering System accident Technological singularity as interpreted by Seth Baum In a 1951 lecture Turing argued that
Existential risk from artificial intelligence
Existential_risk_from_artificial_intelligence
Hydraulic binder used in the composition of mortar and concrete
assessment Technorealism Progressivism Technological utopianism Technocracy movement Technological singularity Transhumanism Studies Diffusion of innovations
Cement
Study of postulating possible futures
the systematic, interdisciplinary and holistic study of social and technological advancement, and other environmental trends, often for the purpose of
Futures_studies
English philosopher
advocating its use to dissolve existing social systems and reach a technological singularity. Along with the other members of CCRU, Land wove together ideas
Nick_Land
Theory of response to surprise events
distribution – Type of probability distribution in economics Technological singularity – Hypothetical event Uncertainty – Situations involving imperfect
Black_swan_theory
Conceptions of the end of the present age
Sandberg, Anders. An overview of models of technological singularity "h+ Magazine | Covering technological, scientific, and cultural trends that are changing
Eschatology
Technology still to be fully developed
Technological innovation system Technological utopianism Techno-progressivism Transhumanism Technological singularity Category:Upcoming software Wearable
Emerging_technologies
Electric light bulb with a resistively heated wire filament
Hughes, Thomas P. (2004). American Genesis: A Century of Invention and Technological Enthusiasm (2nd ed.). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-22635-927-4
Incandescent_light_bulb
Movement of goods or people between locations
trains. Each mode of transport has a fundamentally different set of technological solutions. Each mode has its own infrastructure, vehicles, transport
Transport
White supremacist ideology
technological singularity; he later engaged with the neoreactionary movement, rejecting egalitarianism and democracy to help achieve the singularity.
Militant_accelerationism
Hypothetical global-scale disaster risk
include those related to technology, governance, and the environment. Technological risks include the creation of artificial intelligence misaligned with
Global_catastrophic_risk
2024 European Union regulation
Longtermism Machine ethics Suffering risks Superintelligence Technological singularity Vulnerable world hypothesis Organizations AI Futures Project Alignment
Artificial_Intelligence_Act
Book by Jean Baudrillard
Simulated reality Simulation hypothesis Technological singularity, hypothesised time point when technological change cascades irreversibly, with unforeseeable
The Singular Objects of Architecture
The_Singular_Objects_of_Architecture
Period of rapid progress in AI
artificial intelligence Regulation of artificial intelligence Technological singularity Timeline of artificial intelligence risks in global finance "The
AI_boom
Science fiction novels by Dan Simmons
associated with this. It deals with the concept of technological singularity where technological change starts to occur beyond the ability of humanity
Ilium/Olympos
Electronic circuit formed on a small, flat piece of semiconductor material
and versatility. Very-large-scale integration was made practical by technological advancements in semiconductor device fabrication. Since their origins
Integrated_circuit
Hypothesis about intelligent agents
(2015). "Chapter 7, Section 5: "Safe Superintelligence"". The Technological Singularity. MIT Press. Bostrom 2014, Chapter 7, "Cognitive enhancement" subsection
Instrumental_convergence
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