Another symptom of progress toward the Singularity: ideas themselves should spread ever faster, and even the most radical will quickly become commonplace.

The problem is not simply that the Singularity represents the passing of humankind from center stage, but that it contradicts our most deeply held notions of being.

I am suggesting that we recognize that in network and interface research there is something as profound (and potential wild) as Artificial Intelligence.

Effective translation of natural languages comes awfully close to requiring a sentient translator program.

Sometimes the biggest disasters aren't noticed at all – no one's around to write horror stories.

Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.

If there be only hours, at least learn what there is time to learn.