THE NEW MACHINE AGE

摘要

For some time now, futurists have been talking about a concept called the Singularity, a technological jump so big that society will be transformed. If they're right, the Industrial Revolution-or even the development of agriculture or harnessing of fire-might seem like minor historical hiccups by comparison. The possibility is now seeming realistic enough that scientists and engineers are grappling with the implications-for good and ill.