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Essay / Ignorance Of Ignorance - 1006
These estimates reinforce the claim that the singularity should be common knowledge because not only is this prediction in the not-so-distant future, but it is also surrounded by the natural ignorance of Proctor in the sense that a large part of the population is completely unaware that this event is on the horizon. In addition to ignoring the event itself, the singularity could have implications that were previously irrelevant, such as whether human-like artificial intelligence (AI) should be granted rights of humans, and computers self-improving, which would create a gap between the two. computer intelligence and human intelligence are developing ever more. The argument might be that the implications that arise from computers overtaking humanity as the smartest thing on earth should be addressed as they arise, adopting the philosophy of "we will cross that bridge when we get there." will happen,” but if we wait until then to start solving the problem, it might be too little, too late. Assuming that the singularity increases computing development through self-improving computers, the general apathy and ignorance surrounding the event could ultimately lead to the downfall of humanity in a worst-case scenario.