The science fiction writer William Gibson has not only written some fantastic scifi novels, but in the process predicted the internet, Miku Hatsune, reality TV, and a crazy amount of other technological and societal developments that have come into being. His impressive rate of accuracy seems almost mystical. Sure, he’s essentially just an entertainer, but he’s got a better batting average than Nostradamus, who was actually TRYING to predict the future. We may not need oracles as much as we did in the past (what with science and all), but a look into the future can be exciting and an awesome preparation for what’s to come.
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Reddit Thread:
ElI5: What is the "singularity" in technological singularity? How does the notion of it apply to culture? from explainlikeimfive
Dawkins Blog:
http://richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2012/8/23/are-memes-internet-culture-creating-a-singularity#.UDp02mhAbOQ
Want some more Idea Channel?
Here’s last week’s episode: “Are Memes & Internet Culture Creating A Singularity?” http://youtu.be/eNBOkp346G8
Want another one? Here ya go: “Is Nic Cage the Intersection of YOLO and Taoism?” http://youtu.be/fOPNJl0PDP8
You want more? Check this one out: “Are the Olympics A Model for Creating Geniuses?” http://youtu.be/PE-vSJh0N_A
