by Jule Owen | Oct 1, 2023 | Book review, Singularity
In his much-anticipated follow-up, The Singularity Is Nearer, Ray Kurzweil delves deeper into the concept of the technological singularity—a future moment when artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human intelligence and fundamentally transforms civilisation....
by Jule Owen | Aug 1, 2023 | Book review, Futurism, Posthuman, Singularity, Transhumanism
The Transhumanist Reader: Classical and Contemporary Essays on the Science, Technology, and Philosophy of the Human Future is a seminal anthology that delves into one of the most provocative movements of our time: transhumanism. Edited by Max More and Natasha...
by Jule Owen | Jun 19, 2023 | Book review, Singularity, Technology
The concept of the technological singularity has long captured the imaginations of scientists, futurists, and philosophers alike. At its core, the singularity represents a point in the future where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading...
by Jule Owen | Jun 12, 2023 | AGI, AI, Artificial General Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Brain machine interface, Human machine, Humanoid, Posthuman, Singularity, Telekenesis, Telepathy
In “The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest To Understand, Enhance and Empower the Mind,” Michio Kaku, a renowned theoretical physicist and futurist, embarks on an ambitious journey to unravel the mysteries of the human brain. Kaku’s work delves...
by Jule Owen | Apr 11, 2023 | AGI, AI, Artificial General Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Human machine, Humanoid, Humaoid, Singularity, Technology
In “Intelligence Unbound: The Future of Uploaded and Machine Minds,” Russell Blackford and Damien Broderick provide an in-depth exploration of the fascinating and controversial possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and mind uploading. This...
by Jule Owen | Mar 13, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Digital identity, Human machine, Humaoid, Metaverse, Singularity
In “Virtually Human,” Ed Brooks and Pete Nicholas delve into the complex and rapidly evolving world of digital identity, exploring the ethical, social, and personal implications of our increasingly digital lives. The book presents a thought-provoking...
