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TheGolgafrinchan t1_j5zp740 wrote

It's interesting to see how technology has advanced faster than many people expected. It's true that AI and space technology have made significant strides in recent years, and it's exciting to think about the possibilities for the future. It's also important to remember that while advancements in technology can be rapid, it still takes time for these developments to be fully realized and integrated into society. It's important to keep an open mind and stay informed about the latest advancements in these fields, as they may bring about positive changes in the near future.

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globlobglob t1_j62o4dt wrote

did chat gpt write this

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ManOfSkience t1_j63g6r2 wrote

I reckon so, classic three beginning middle end structure in a single paragraph.

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globlobglob t1_j65we28 wrote

"it's true that..." and "it's also important to remember that..." are also common chat gpt phrases

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Sasuke_1738 OP t1_j5zuy8l wrote

I'm sure they will. I just find it crazy that 1-2 years ago we thought it would take 8 months to get to Mars now they have engines that are gonna do it in a month and some change.

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TheGolgafrinchan t1_j6046s3 wrote

Yeah, that so fast! Still not fast enough to get to anywhere meaningful (outside our own solar system), but it's getting there.

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ElderWandOwner t1_j6585qt wrote

Can you link an article showcasing the new engine? I thought 7 months was still the amount of time it would take.

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maretus t1_j67y7iw wrote

Ray kurzweil has a theory called ‘the theory of accelerating returns’ which postulates that because of exponential growth, we will see the equivalent of 20,000 years worth of innovation just this century.

Because technology grows exponentially and we’re at the point on the curve where it’s happening so fast that even the rate of change has achieved exponential growth.

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TheGolgafrinchan t1_j68nhrr wrote

Yeah, I know about Kurzweil. The tech singularity is close. Maybe 20 years away, by his reckoning (though human-level intelligence is likely by 2029). Though if you follow Vernon Virge's estimations, the singularity will be sooner than 2045 - maybe before the end of this decade.

There's a fear that this is going to be a bad thing, based on a general cyberphobia. Are we going to replace ourselves? Will computers view us as inferior and thus eventually seek war with us? Will we be attacked or assimilated like Star Trek predicted with the Borg plot line, or how Homosapiens attacked and mated the Neanderthals out of existence?

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maretus t1_j68r43r wrote

Idk, but I’m excited to find out. What a time to be alive.

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