Topic: How will being responsible stewards during the technological singularity help alleviate an existential threat to Humanity?
Thesis: The technological singularity will be the greatest test of our generation: one which we must approach with wisdom towards new technology and compassion for our fellow man, forestalling a boundless artificial intelligence from inflicting our extinction.
Writer: David Love
Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Space Explorations, Programming, Games
Career: Software Development / Software QA
Knowledge and Expertise: I've been working in the IT field for 8 years, including experience with Networking, Databases, Server Support, OS Support, Software QA, and Scripting
Thought Process: Artificial intelligence is something I've always been interested in. I would like to work on cutting edge AI research in the future. I would like to be part of the group that brings about the so called "Technological Singularity." This topic will allow me to explore at a deeper level what AI will mean for us all.
What? Creating a boundless (limitless) AI Super Intelligence
When? In the next 40 years or so
Where? On Earth
Why? If AI is boundless, what is to say the AI won't decide humans are dangerous and kill us all off?
Who? Everyone
How? Unsure