Technological Singularity

To most Technological Singularity is the hypothesis that accelerating progress in technologies is causing man to become more machine like, therefore “humanless”, and machines/computers to become more like humans. Some fear this this will cause a run away where artificial intelligence will exceed human intellectual capacity and control, thus radically changing civilization in an event called "the singularity".

There are many studies and researchers who came up with different predictions on singularity, including Kurzweil, who predicted the singularity to occur around 2045; whereas Vinge predicted some time before 2030 (within our lifetime). At the 2012 Singularity Summit Links to an external site., Stuart Armstrong did a study of artificial general intelligence Links to an external site. (AGI) predictions by experts and found a wide range of predicted dates, with a median value of 2040.

Research some of these predictions and discuss the level of uncertainty in the different estimates. From a Social Informatics and professional ethics should accelerating progress of technology and changes in the mode of human life, which will lead to some agent's cognitive abilities greatly surpassing that of any human be halted or discouraged?

From your point of view where do you stand with Technological Singularity and what are the various implications on the individual, societies, and cultures. Post your summary and analysis in no more than one page.