technological singularity
accelerating change – Perceived increase in the rate of technological change throughout history Brain simulation – Concept of creating a functioning computer model of a brain or part of a brain emerging technologies – Technologies whose development, practical applications, or both are still largely unrealized 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