WE ARE THE BORG: Is the convergence of human and machine really upon us?
The article discusses Ray Kurzweil's book, "The Singularity Is Nearer," which explores the convergence of human and machine intelligence. Kurzweil predicts that by the late 2030s, humans will be able to link their brains to computers and achieve nonbiological thinking. However, the author raises dou...
| Publicado en: | American Scholar Vol. 93; no. 3; pp. 120 - 122 |
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Summer2024
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