Note that I am not proposing that AI research be ignored or less funded.

The dilemma felt by science fiction writers will be perceived in other creative endeavors.

We're endangered by our own success.

The illusion of self-awareness. Happy automatons, running on trivial programs. I'll bet you never guess. From the inside, how can you?

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

I have argued above that we cannot prevent the Singularity, that its coming is an inevitable consequence of the humans natural competitiveness and the possibilities inherent in technology.

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