Everything about Singularitarianism totally explained
Singularitarianism is a
moral philosophy based upon the belief that a
technological singularity — the technological creation of smarter-than-human
intelligence — is possible, and advocating deliberate action to bring it into effect and ensure its safety. While many
futurists and
transhumanists speculate on the possibility and nature of this type of singularity (often referred to as
the Singularity), Singularitarians believe it isn't only possible, but desirable if and only if guided safely. Accordingly, they might sometimes "dedicate their lives" to acting in ways they believe will contribute to its safe implementation.
Originally the term
singularitarian was defined in 1991 by
Extropian Mark Plus to mean "one who believes the concept of a Singularity", this term has since been redefined to mean "Singularity activist" or "friend of the Singularity"; that is, one who acts so as to bring about the Singularity.
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Beliefs
In his essay "
Singularitarian Principles" (2000),
Eliezer Yudkowsky writes that there are four qualities that define a Singularitarian:
- A Singularitarian believes that the Singularity is possible and desirable.
- A Singularitarian actually works to bring about the Singularity.
- A Singularitarian views the Singularity as an entirely secular, non-mystical process — not the culmination of any form of religious prophecy or destiny.
- A Singularitarian believes the Singularity should benefit the entire world, and shouldn't be a means to benefit any specific individual or group.
In July 2000, Eliezer Yudkowsky, Brian Atkins, and Sabine Atkins founded the
Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence to work towards the creation of self-improving
Friendly AI of human-similar intelligence. The Singularity Institute's writings argue for the idea that an AI of human-similar intelligence with the ability to improve upon its own design would rapidly lead to
superintelligence. Singularitarians believe that reaching the Singularity swiftly and safely is the best possible way to minimize net
existential risk.
Many believe a technological singularity is possible without adopting Singularitarianism as a moral philosophy. Although the exact numbers are hard to quantify, Singularitarianism is presently a small movement. Other prominent Singularitarians include
Ray Kurzweil and
Nick Bostrom.
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