singularities

Meanings

• noun

  In mathematics and physics, a point at which a function takes an infinite value or is undefined. In the context of technological singularity, a hypothetical future point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable consequences.

  - "The mathematical singularity at the center of the black hole is a point of infinite density and gravity."
  - "Many scientists believe that the technological singularity is a real possibility, but others argue that it is a mere fantasy."
  - "The concept of the technological singularity has been a popular topic of debate among futurists and scientists for decades."

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Synonyms

centrohub , monosemy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with singularities
familiarities , historicalities , precelestialities

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Variants

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singularities , singularity

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Etymology

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From the Latin singularitas, meaning 'singleness, uniqueness'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'technological singularity' was first coined by mathematician and computer scientist John von Neumann in the 1950s.

2. Some scientists, such as Ray Kurzweil, believe that the technological singularity is inevitable and that it will occur around the year 2045.

3. The concept of the technological singularity has been popularized in science fiction, such as in the novel 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson and the movie 'The Matrix'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Technological singularity: A hypothetical future point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable consequences.

2. Artificial intelligence: Intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by animals and humans.

3. Futurism: A cultural and social movement that embraces an obsession with the future and all its possibilities, often characterized by a rejection of tradition and a belief in the transformative power of technology.

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Culture

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The concept of the technological singularity has been explored in various works of science fiction, such as I, Robot by Isaac Asimov and Neuromancer by William Gibson. It has also been the subject of numerous academic papers and debates in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "singularities"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a point in space where all the laws of physics break down and where anything is possible.
   - Visualize a world where machines are smarter than humans and where technology has advanced to the point of being unrecognizable.
   - Imagine a future where artificial intelligence has surpassed human intelligence and where the consequences are unforeseeable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of the technological singularity with the idea of a tipping point, where a small change leads to a large and unforeseeable outcome.
   - Associate the technological singularity with the concept of exponential growth, where the rate of change accelerates at an ever-increasing pace.
   - Associate the technological singularity with the idea of a revolution, where the old ways of doing things are replaced by new and innovative technologies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym T.S. for Technological Singularity.
   - Think of the technological singularity as a point of no return, where there is no going back.
   - Visualize a world where machines are smarter than humans and where technology has advanced to the point of being unrecognizable.

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