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The Holodeck is Near: Immersive Media and the Singularity

by James Harvey
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In the predicted coming of a technology assisted Singularity could there be an alternative to an AI, Cyborg or Agent Smith mutation where we evolve into post-human replicants? Is the transformation of biology, at an atomic level, encoded as 0′s and 1’s the only solution, or inevitable consequence, to harnessing some assumed uber-processing power in the manipulation of biological processes, DNA and nano technology as binary code? Could there be an alternative, to temper the impact, of the “unknown unknowns” of rashly attempting to supplant the evolution of life and consciousness on this planet? Yes, there is and they are literally awe producing technologies. They are also being created and assembled right before your very eyes. The answers lie in the developing immersive multi-media that will be leading us into virtual worlds of simulation, fantasy and adventure. Synesthetic experiences that [...]

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