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The Transcension Hypothesis

Objectives

  • To develop a deep understanding of the Transcension Hypothesis, Fermi’s Paradox, and the Drake Equation.
  • To speculate on the future of humanity post the technological singularity.

Key Concepts

 

Fermi’s Paradox

Transcension

 

Singularity

 

Universal Intelligence

Module overview

If the universe is billions of years old, and if there are more stars than there are grains of sand, and if the universe could be teeming with life, why is there such a deafening silence from the heavens? Why do we see absolutely no evidence of intelligent life? Where are all the aliens and intelligent extraterrestrial beings?  John Smart’s response is the Transcension Hypothesis.

This module explores Jason’s response to the Transcension Hypothesis and his speculation about what happens after the Technological Singularity.

Details

  • 45

    minutes

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    certificate

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    pre-requisites

  • 14 - adult

    age

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Independent Learning
  • Futures Thinking
  • Citizenship/Stewardship
  • Big Picture Thinking
  • Initiative and Self-Regulation
  • Moonshot Thinking
  • Creativity & Imagination
  • Collaboration

Cross Curricular programs and links

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David Deutsch, the quantum physicist, points out that knowledge is unbounded, and we now stand at the beginning of infinity – and always will. With the invention of the alphabet, the Indo-Arabic numeral system, and...

Attempts to improve human cognition and physical abilities date back thousands of years and are exercised every day through seemingly mundane activities such as consuming caffeine or exercising. Yet in recent decades, we have developed...

The technological singularity is the idea that the invention of artificial super-intelligence will abruptly trigger runaway technological growth, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilization.  What would the role of humans be in a world...

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