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I wonder if he is a believer in the technological singularity.

• jlgreco 14y ago
  It seems to me there are two types of people interested in the colonizing of Mars. Those who think it will happen eventually, and those who want to make it happen. Elon seems to be firmly in the "I want to make things happen camp." With his involvement in Telsa, SolarCity, and the rumors of the hyperloop thing, it seems like he applies this attitude towards just about everything he is interested in, no matter how outlandish. I suspect he probably doesn't spend to much time thinking about what would be cool if other people did something. He may consider it idly once in a while, but I would be surprised if he considers it seriously while also not involving himself in it. Obviously you'd have to ask him though.
  • enraged_camel 14y ago
    >>It seems to me there are two types of people interested in the colonizing of Mars. Those who think it will happen eventually, and those who want to make it happen. The funny thing is that colonization of Mars is not something that will happen without the latter group. There is currently no economic sense in going there, which bars it from happening on its own.
    • jlgreco 14y ago
      Quite right. The precursors to runaway technological advance (or other meanings of "technological singularity") could definitely make economic sense, meaning that a singularity could occur without the same sort of semi-irrational drive and vision that the "make it happen" people provide. While those people are necessary for Mars colonization, they may not be for a technological singularity.
• curiousepic 14y ago
  He's definitely instrumental in what's called the "mundane" singularity, if the tech one doesn't happen.