Event Details
January 01, 1950
Description
Conversations between Wiener and John von Neumann regarding the technological singularity.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John von Neumann | person | 28 | View Entity |
| Wiener | person | 66 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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A page from a scientific essay or book chapter discussing the history and skepticism of the 'technological singularity.' The author references work on quantum computers and cites historical figures like John von Neumann and Norbert Wiener, as well as modern figures like Ray Kurzweil, Stephen Hawking, and Elon Musk regarding the potential risks and benefits of AI and superintelligence. The document bears a House Oversight stamp, indicating it is part of an investigation file, likely related to Jeffrey Epstein's connections to the scientific community.
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