Vernor Vinge Quotes

A collection of quotes by Vernor Vinge.

Vernor Vinge is a renowned American science fiction author and mathematician. Born on October 2, 1944, in Wisconsin, he is best known for his works exploring themes of artificial intelligence, post-humanism, and technological singularity. Vinge has received numerous accolades, including five Hugo Awards for his novels "A Fire Upon the Deep" and "A Deepness in the Sky." His influential essay, "The Coming Technological Singularity," has shaped discussions on the future of technology and its potential impact on society. Vinge's visionary writings continue to capture the imagination of readers and inspire thought-provoking discussions on the future of humanity.

I argue in this paper that we are on the edge of change comp

I argue in this paper that we are on the edge of change comparable to the rise of human life on Earth.

Life Change

The dilemma felt by science fiction writers will be perceive

The dilemma felt by science fiction writers will be perceived in other creative endeavors.

Science

When I began writing science fiction in the middle '60s, it

When I began writing science fiction in the middle '60s, it seemed very easy to find ideas that took decades to percolate into the cultural consciousness; now the lead time seems more like eighteen months.

Time Science Thetimes

so high, so low, so many things to know.

so high, so low, so many things to know.

Science Inspirational

But every time our ability to access information and to comm

But every time our ability to access information and to communicate it to others is improved, in some sense we have achieved an increase over natural intelligence.

Intelligence

Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to

Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence.

Intelligence

I am suggesting that we recognize that in network and interf

I am suggesting that we recognize that in network and interface research there is something as profound (and potential wild) as Artificial Intelligence.

Intelligence

I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity,

I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity, that its coming is an inevitable consequence of the humans' natural competitiveness and the possibilities inherent in technology.

Technology