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technological singularity
accelerating change – Perceived increase in the rate of technological change throughout history
Artificial consciousness – Field in cognitive science
Artificial intelligence in fiction – Artificial intelligence as depicted in works of fiction
Brain simulation – Concept of creating a functioning computer model of a brain or part of a brain
brain-computer interface – Direct communication pathway between an enhanced or wired brain and an external device
emerging technologies – Technologies whose development, practical applications, or both are still largely unrealized
Ephemeralization – Technological advancement theory
Fermi paradox – Lack of evidence that aliens exist
Flynn effect – 20th century rise in overall human intelligence
futures studies – Study of postulating possible, probable, and preferable futures
Global brain – Futuristic concept of a global interconnected network
Human intelligence § Improving intelligence
Mind uploading – Hypothetical process of digitally emulating a brain
Singularitarianism – Belief in an incipient technological singularity
technological determinism – Reductionist theory
technological revolution – Period of rapid technological change
Technological unemployment – Unemployment caused by technological change
Transhumanism – Philosophical movement