Singularity: Specifically, technological singularity. The expected moment in history (from our current vantage point) when the amplification of human intelligence begins to accelerate hyper-exponentially. This amplification of human intelligence is expected to come about by the application of advanced technologies to the mind. Distinguish from Ascension.
The basic paradigm of Moore’s Law – exponentially increasing improvement – will not only hold true indefinitely for logic circuits but will also apply to countless other technologies. It will lead to a singularity that will enable us to upload our consciousness into machines and, in effect, live indefinitely.
This will occur in about 15 years. - Raymond Kurzweil, entrepreneur, inventor, author of popular books on the singularity, created several enormously successful inventions, including ones for pattern, character, and speech recognition; electronic musical instruments; and medical education.
Spectrum -The Singularity, Special Report
