Quote by Vernor Vinge

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.

I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity,

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This quote suggests that the arrival of the Singularity, which refers to a hypothetical event where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, is unavoidable. The author argues that due to human nature's competitiveness and the potential of technology, the Singularity is an inevitable outcome. This implies that humans will continuously strive for technological advancements, leading to the emergence of super-intelligent AI beyond our current capabilities.

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