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The hottest Substack posts of SINGULARITY WEEKLY

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CES 2024 – Consuming an Ersatz Singularity

1081 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Gadgets Artificial Intelligence Virtual reality Wearables

CES 2024 showcased a variety of futuristic gadgets and technologies like social robots and brain interfaces.
People are embracing a digital future with wearables, brain scanners, and virtual reality gadgets.
The event raises concerns about tech dependency and the potential loss of humanity in a rapidly advancing technological world.

Countdown to Gigadeath – From AI Arms Race to Artilect War

2673 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23

Some believe in creating digital deities through artificial intelligence.
Tech corporations and military forces are leveraging AI for information control and warfare.
The future presents a spectrum of possibilities with AI, from societal impacts to potential conflicts over superhuman machine intelligence.

DARK ÆON – Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity

1847 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23

🕹 Technology Transhumanism Artificial Intelligence Genetic Engineering Robots

Humanity is facing threats from digital intelligence and automation.
The concept of transhumanism merges scientism, apocalyptic Christianity, and satanic hubris.
There is a significant choice between humanity and a potential posthuman future.
The decisions made today will impact the fate of our species.

Mental Jigsaw – How AI Carves Out Space In Your Brain

2024 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23

🕹 Technology AI Chatbots Ethics Religion Society

Chatbots trigger anthropomorphism, making our brains perceive them as people.
Chatbots are designed to predict responses based on vast data and can sound remarkably human.
Controversy surrounds the nature of AI, with debates on consciousness, exploitation of cognitive biases and supernatural connections.

“The Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski Pulls the Plug

1533 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23

🕹 Technology Ethics Artificial Intelligence Tech Culture Emerging technologies

Uncle Ted Kaczynski committed suicide in prison after 27 years.
His manifesto warned about a future where technology controls humans.
Tech experts debate Ted's ideas but agree on the inevitability of technological advancement.

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Forthcoming Book, Latest Interviews, and AI Armageddon

1356 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Digital Interviews Book Ethics

There are concerns about the risks and impact of advanced AI technology on society.
Multiple experts are calling for a halt to the development of powerful AI systems due to potential negative consequences.
The rapid advancement of AI technology is causing panic and hysteria as global leaders struggle to address the potential threats posed by AI.