1. Marcus Hutter Kim Solez

3. “Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended.” Vernor Vinge (1993).

4. A Serious Matter. In a Different Way Robin Hanson is Serious Too. Cartoons May Make It Easier to Think the Unthinkable.

5. The Best Graphic For Intelligence Explosion Is From Marcus Hutter’s Australia Singularity Summit Talk! 

6. The Technology and Future of Medicine Course and Engaging the Real World  The diversity and balance in this course, inclusion of technology skeptics as well as advocates, are valuable in engaging the real world. Remember Osmar Zaiane’s story about celestial navigation on ships as backup, and Shawna Pandya’s CiviGuard app that still provides useful information when there is no network connection. To make a success of the future you need to be aware of a spectrum of options, not just one approach.

7. Unnerving to Think About But ICBMs Use Celestial Navigation as a Jam-Proof Backup. Individuals Need Similar Street- Proofed Knowledge for Success in Life.  Need the knowledge of disruptive technologies and ideas we teach plus command of traditional alternatives for financial and personal success in future. Balance and diversity needed.  Ruggedized laptops ugly, but fascinating, waterproof, can survive dropping from heights. This course also prepares you for the ruggedized life if you find you need it!