X-Message-Number: 28021
From: "Beth Bailey" <>
Subject: Regarding the 'Singularity'
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 11:36:13 -0400

Re: CryoNet #28017 - #28020

Kennita wrote:

> Perhaps they could, but absent world government
> and universal cooperation with same, I find it
> unlikely that all such creators would implement
> these laws.  Even if they did, the computers
> would at some point gain the ability to alter
> their own programming.  Then, all bets are off.


I see your point, Kennita. However, barring some natural or man-made disaster 
that blasts society back to pre-computer status, humanity's relationship with 
machines will continue to evolve. I don't think we're too far away from a time 
when it will be common for people to have implants that allow them to interface 
with computers for applications ranging from medicine, education, work, to 
entertainment. As this becomes the norm, does that make humans machines, or does
it make machines more human?

Kind regards,

Beth B.


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