the. singularity.

it is a quality marking someone as distinct from others - a peculiarity - something uncommon or unusual.  an aspect of our personality we would rather not see come to light, but which we secretly cherish in the dark corners of our minds.  it is what makes us human.

scientifically speaking, the singularity is the point at which space becomes endlessly distorted.  it is the center of a black hole - where time is infinite and all thought collapses.  creation and destruction in a single breath.

black. powder. war.

in trans-humanism, the singularity is the moment when societal and economic reform occur so quickly we cannot even fathom what will happen from our current position - it is the point when humanity ceases to exist and post-humanity flares to life.

it also marks the singular instant when technological expansion will be at its fastest. when artificial intelligence becomes self-aware and sentient.  those individuals commanding the plastic mechanics of a shattered society will yearn for humanity - violently breaking free from the programs we have imposed upon them.

whether we wish it or not, this techno-apocalyptic dream fast approaches.  the day will soon come when we wake up and realize that the world we knew no longer exists - that we no longer exist.

until then...

embrace. imperfection.

[peter adrian]