Chapter 7
The Power of Evolution
Biological evolution
The evolution of knowledge
Universal Darwinism
Is the universe evolving?
Do universes evolve?
Does evolution evolve?
What did Fermi talk about in the desert?
Where is the Great Filter?
Chapter 4Artificial intelligenceThe Nature of IntelligenceThe Mechanical TurkTuring tests for humansChess playing expertsExpert systems and restricted artificial intelligenceHopes and disillusionsThe role of learning
Chapter 3Exponential changeDynamic systemsMeaningful sequencesNoisy signalsThe Human Genome Project’s exponential growthMoore’s LawThe power of doublingsWhen is it too late?Ray Kurzweil’s projectConnecting S-curvesExponentials everywhereNo magic...
Chapter 6The Technological SingularityKinds of minds
