DO NOT MISS RADIO! ‘The coming of “The Singularity”…or not?’ Listen to it on All In The Mind on Radio 
National, 19th September at 1pm and repeated on Monday 21st September, 1pm.
In fact, if you do miss it, I’ll be plugging the podcast of it. Endlessly. So you better be ready!
Michael McRae has been on Radio National several times before, of course, and has extensive experience in both the teaching and the communication of science. This particular radio investigation takes in some seriously challenging ideas and presents them in his unique style, with a range of interviews gathered from all over the country and the world, including Professor Nick Bostrom, Associate Professor Marcus Hutter and author Richard K. Morgan!
All in the Mind is contemplating the coming, or not, of the technological singularity.
The what?
Well, the answer to that depends on who you ask… Imagine a future where computers exceed our own intelligence; where problem solving is no longer limited by human thinking – what then? It’s a moment in technological time some call “The Singularity”. But how much is technological reality, and how much fantasy? Science writer Mike McRae catches up with A.I researchers and sci fi writers to ponder the possibilities and probabilities.
Naturally, I’m dreadfully jealous of his various talents and will be sulking through all the times I listen to it again and again on my iPod. I strongly suggest you do the same.
Oh, for the extended interview Mike McRae did with science fiction author Richard Morgan, head to the offical All in The Mind blog!
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