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Her-An Visits Nikola Danaylov and Records A Unique Interview

June 14, 2017 by Socrates

The first time I met Omer Ozdemir was at my Conversations with the Future book reading when Omer drove more than 4 hours just so he can be there. So when he asked me to do an interview for the Turkish Her-An website I was very happy to do it, even if I was sick with the flu at that time.

Her-An is a platform that covers a wide range of popular topics including Transhumanism, Singularity, Advanced Technology, AI, AGI and Venture Capital, and Technology Investing. As Transhumanism and Singularity have evolved into the very center of all these topics, a big part of the articles and interviews in Her-An eventually revolve around Singularity and Transhumanism.

You can see the original article published in Turkish or you can watch the video produced by Omer Ozdemir, directed by Mahmut Taşdemir and edited by Akif Manisalı. Hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I enjoyed recording it because I think these questions managed to push me to go a lot further than usually. 😉

Here are the questions I was asked to reply to:

Part I:

0:13
1. When we analyze the Singularitarian camp through MIRI, FHI and SU, we see SU on one side, led by Kurzweil, and seemingly unconditionally prone to view any technological development as positive and accept them; on the other side we see FHI, lead by Bostrom who is academically
more on the traditional side, vocal about his concerns and what he perceives as problematic, but still enthusiastic about AGI; and on the third side we see MIRI that collaborates also with FHI despite the financial contributions of Peter Thiel’s circle of influence and Eliezer Yudkowsky’s intellectual leadership, both of whom have not been heard much from since 2013. Is this actually a simple matter of differences of opinion, or can this be seen as an attempt by figures like Kurzweil, Bostrom and Thiel to secure their respective positions in the new order they expect will be established as a result of Singularity?

5:09
2. What kind of impact would reciting the Ancient Greek aphorism “Know Thyself / Gnothi Seauton” attributed to Socrates, have on the mankind of our age who are continuously bombarded with information and faced with the technological developments of today? What should we understand from the concept of man “knowing himself”? We observe that in our time, the physical and biological attributes of Man are being discovered much more rapidly and in greater detail, but the same level of insight is not gained on matters related to “Man’s Soul”. Would you say this is a sort of incomplete “knowing of thyself”? What kind of consequences can “not knowing thyself” cause in the long run?

10:32
3. Your speech “Emperor Has No Clothes!” put into words what many had thought about but had not spoken out loud by that time. Were you able to get the reactions you were looking for? You had stated that you had received a response from Singularity University, Rob Nail had reached out and listened to your views. What do you think had changed during the considerable time that has passed since then?

16:06
4. Science and democracy do not always play by the same rules. Science produces clear answers based on information, whereas democracy is in a sense shaped by the opinions of the majority and contrary to science, progresses based on mutual agreement and compromise. How do you see the Singularitarian community shaping up in American democracy as a “science” community? Do you see Singularity University or similar entities shaping themselves according to the rules of an open society, or do you see them slipping into a community culture, where criticism or mutual agreement is hard to come by under the influence of men of power?

20:05
5. You present many with an invaluable source on Singularity/Transhumanism they cannot find anywhere else. Your questions delve into the very essence of many topics you cover. In regards to all those you have inspired with your work, what more would you like do for them if you had much larger resources and reach?

26:06
6. The common trait among technologists like Elon Musk, Larry Page and Peter Thiel is that they are entrepreneurs who embrace the motto “just do it”. If we were to define them, their business acumen, technologist characteristics and financial talents would be emphasized greatly. But the idea that they’re “philosophers” or “thinkers” may not come to others’ or even their minds in defining them. Nevertheless, due to their speed in business and the speed of the technologies they invest in, they can easily be placed at the center of any discussion concerning the future of science and technology (For example Google has a seperate company about almost all of the areas we have talked about Singularity/Transhumanism). What should be the conclusion we should reach from this? “Doing” seems to have taken a step in front of “thinking”. How do you evaluate this trend? Can we see these figures as “thinkers” of the new age?

Part II:
0:10
Russia has a strong academic tradition. It also has a large resource of educated individuals in information technologies, especially in software engineering. Russia is also home to Dmitry Itskov and his 2045 Initiative. Although their main target is immortality as opposed to Artificial Intelligence, how do you foresee the role of Dmitry Itskov and in general Russia in immortality and AI research?

5:48
India is a is a very fast growing market in software technologies that always has a cost advantage when compared to the rest of the world. Would you say, Indian software engineers not being allowed into the country as a result of the “travel ban” of post-Trump America, would lead to new formations in countries like India who provide vast human resources to the rest of the world?

11:31
If we take into account that America is the center for Ray Kurzweil’s Singularity vision and most of the technologies related to it, can the visa policies of the Trump presidency slow down the development of technologies leading to Singularity? In that sense, is it also possible for venture capital companies to increasingly head out of the United States?

15:41
How do you see the future of China? We have an idea of the Russian front through Dmitry Itskov’s work, and America seems to be the driving force in all matters related to Singularity, but we know comparatively little about developments in China. You interviewed Hugo de Garis, who along with Ben Goertzel are two figures who moved to China very early on, and place great importance towards the region. Can you share your opinions about China and its place on the road to Singularity?

22:29
You have interviewed many experts about Human Level AI, all of them experts in their respective fields. Has all this formed a personal prediction on your part about when Human Level AI can be achieved?

31:32
How do you see yourself as: A Singularitarian, a Transhumanist or maybe a Seeker of Truth?

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: Nikola Danaylov, Singularity 1on1, singularity weblog, Singularity.FM, Socrates

Technology is Not Enough: the Future of Humanity in an Age of AI with Nikola Danaylov

September 24, 2016 by Socrates

nikola-danaylov-on-konozA couple of days ago I got interviewed by Federico Pistono, who is one of the co-founders of Konoz. During our 80 min conversation we covered a variety of topics such as: my personal podcasting origin story; major takeaways from my interviews; interviewee and audience testimonials of impact stories; why technology is a magnifying mirror; veganism and ethics; the greatest danger to humanity; my current crowdfunding campaign…

Here is Federico’s description of Nikola Danaylov’s interview:

Dear EduCreators,

In this month’s live hangout we will discuss and explore the role of technology in modern age and in the future with Nikola Danaylov, host of Singularity 1on1, a series of podcast where he interviewed over 200 of the best scientists, writers, entrepreneurs, film-makers, journalists, philosophers and artists, debating the impact of technology, exponential growth, genetics, robotics, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and the technological singularity.

See Nikola’s Konoz profile: https://konoz.io/nikola.danaylov

Filed Under: Profiles, Video Tagged With: Nikola Danaylov, Singularity 1on1, singularity weblog

Deconstructing Socrates and the Future of Singularity 1on1: Nikola Danaylov Gets Interviewed by Trevor Haldenby

September 2, 2016 by Socrates

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Deconstructing Socrates and the Future of Singularity 1on1 Nikola Danaylov gets interviewed by Trevor HaldenbyEvery once-in-a-while, it is a good thing to do a headstand and look at the world from a different perspective. In podcasting terms that would mean putting Socrates in the hotseat and making me answer questions, rather than let me hide in asking them. And I could’t think of a person better qualified to do that than Trevor Haldenby. Trevor is one of the masterminds behind the ByoLogic BRX Virus Outbreak episode I did a couple of years ago as well as a very skilled interviewer and interactive story-teller. And so I was not surprised I had so much fun answering his questions. Hope you enjoy it too.

During our 80 min interview we cover a variety of interesting topics such as: the origin story of Singularity Symposium, Singularity Weblog and Singularity 1on1; the personal fears and lack of domain knowledge I had to overcome to begin blogging and podcasting; my thesis that “technology is not enough”; my mission to create a symposium where people can give birth to their own ideas; asking questions and the dialectical method of investigation; the importance of habits; in vitro meat and the 3 reasons why I became vegan; why I am not an early adopter of transhumanist technology; my on-going attempt to interview Elon Musk; my favorite interviews or lack thereof; what I’ve learned from interviewing Karl Schroeder;  my vision for the future of Singularity 1on1; my best and worst presentation ever; why I have chosen a long anti-TED-type format for my interviews and my current crowdfunding campaign on Konoz…

As always you can listen to or download the audio file above or scroll down and watch the video interview in full. To show your support you can write a review on iTunes, make a direct donation or become a patron on Patreon.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Nikola Danaylov, Singularity 1on1, singularity podcast, singularity weblog, Socrates

Make or Break the Singularity 1on1: Crowdfunding Campaign is Live

August 25, 2016 by Socrates

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Hi,

I wanted to speak to you 1on1 today. So this is not a message for everybody but just for you. Yes you – my audience, my podcast listener, my YouTube viewer, my donor and moral supporter, my fellow geek and friend.

And my reason for doing what I do.

I want to share 3 things with you.

But before I do that let me start by saying: “Thank you for your support!” I have sacrificed a lot for the past 6 years. But this effort has not been in vain. So far I have published about 1,000 articles and produced 200 podcast episodes. Singularity 1on1 has had 4 million views on YouTube and iTunes and has been republished by major media outlets such as the BBC, TVJapan and many others. Today I reach well over 100,000 people per month and some have called me the “Larry King of the Singularity.” So once again thank you for your support because I couldn’t do what I do without you.

Now, the 3 things I want to share with you are: 1. Why am I doing a crowdfunding campaign? 2. What do you get at different funding levels of my podcast? And 3. How can you help?

So, first of all, the main reason why I’m crowdfunding is the simple fact that as the podcast has gotten more and more successful it has become much more expensive to produce and sustain it. Success and good quality come at a price. And, while it is very important to me that Singularity 1on1 is, and will always remain to be, both free of charge and independent of any commercial agenda, it is unfortunately not free of cost or independent of material resources. The reality is that good things cost money to produce and my podcast is not different. And those costs have risen to the point where I simply cannot sustain this on my own any more.

Secondly, what are my funding goals and what do you get for each of them? Well, depending on how much money we raise, I can provide different things at different format and quality for you. Now, if we fail to meet the minimum goal of $50,000 there is a good chance I will simply have to stop blogging and podcasting and seek another way to make a living. But, with $50,000 I will have the ability to focus exclusively on audio podcasting. I will have to cut out all non-essential costs and will stop traveling for expensive in-person high-production interviews. And this podcast will become a true to format audio only endeavor. If, however, we raise $100,000 I will be able to continue with my current format where I can travel and produce high-quality, high definition, in-person interviews. If we reach $200,000 I will be able to raise the bar even further by not only going to a 4K 3-camera professional setup but also by releasing all of my past episodes – i.e. 250 hours of video, under a Creative Commons license. And anyone will be able to not only watch but also use, edit, mix and remix all of my content for free and without any restrictions. Lastly, $300,000 will guarantee that I can interview the future for the next several years and travel anywhere to interview anyone, at any time and any place in the world. I will also release all future episodes under Creative Commons license for as long as the podcast exists. Because the future belongs to us all.

The 3rd and final question is: How can you help? If you are already on my Konoz profile page then don’t delay and make a donation now. If you are watching this video elsewhere then just type InterviewTheFuture.com and you will land on my fundraising page. Once you have donated, then, you can help even more by spreading the word about it. So, if you have an email list, email your list. If you have a Facebook or Twitter account share and tell your followers to come and donate also. If you need a quick way to show what Singularity 1on1 is all about then share my highlights video. If you need social proof – share my testimonials video. And, again, to help me keep producing more Singularity 1on1 episodes please donate what you can now: https://konoz.io/nikola.danaylov

Help me interview the future. So that you can find your mission and make your dent in the universe.

Thanks for listening. Thanks for letting me do what I love. And thank you very much for your support!

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: singularity, Singularity 1on1, singularity podcast, singularity weblog

The Best of Singularity Weblog in 2014

December 31, 2014 by Socrates

youtube-banner-ndanaylovNow that 2014 is almost over, it is time to look back and acknowledge the very best content on Singularity Weblog for this year.

However, instead of writing a top 10 (or even worse – top 20) list, which research suggests people rarely read past the first 5, I intend to trick your brain by posting a few much shorter lists in several categories.  In this way, hopefully, you will get to (re)discover a few interesting articles from the Singularity Weblog Archive that you may have otherwise missed.

So, the categories that I have in mind are: most popular Singularity 1 on 1 podcast episodes; best Op-Ed articles; most popular short sci fi film and documentary; best review and, finally, some old but gold articles from years past.

The metrics used for the ranking are a combination of Google Analytics, social bookmarks, post comments, emails to Socrates, and my rather partial and subjective personal opinion ;- )

In short, the list is compiled on the basis of 90% direct or indirect reader input from you, and 10% editorial assessment from me. Also, please note that once a post has been listed in one category it is automatically disqualified from the other ones.

Hope you like it, but, even if you don’t, make sure you set me straight with your comments after the post!

 

Most Popular Singularity 1 on 1 Podcast Episodes

Michio Kaku on Singularity 1 on 1: Science is the Engine of Prosperity!

Singularity 1 on 1: Jeremy Rifkin on the Zero Marginal Cost Society and the Decline of Capitalism

Andreas Antonopoulos on Singularity 1 on 1: “Bitcoin is not currency; it’s the internet of money!”

 

Top 3 Singularity Op Ed Articles 

Bitcoin: The Financial Singularity is Here

Practopoiesis: How cybernetics of biology can help AI

The Value of Science Fiction in Understanding the Singularity

 

Most Popular Sci Fi Short Film

Envoy: David Weinstein’s Short Sci Fi About Alien Robot Must Become Full Feature Film

 

Top Documentary

Will Work For Free: A Doc About Technological Unemployment

 

Top Review

Transcendence: Johnny Depp’s New Singularity Film [Almost] Transcends Technophobia

 

Singularity Humor

Breaking News: ByoLogyc CEO Chet Getram on the BRX Virus Outbreak

 

Old But Gold (Previously published content still getting good traffic)

Aubrey de Grey’s Singularity Podcast: Longevity Escape Velocity May Be Closer Than We Think (Singularity 1 on 1 interview)

23andMe DNA Test Review: It’s Right For Me But Is It Right for You? (product review)

Can Terraforming Venus Be The Solution To Population Growth? (Guest Blog Op Ed)

The Perils of Voice Recognition Technology (Funny Clip)

The Einstein Theory of Relativity: a 1923 Silent Animated Film

ROSA: an Epic Sci Fi Short Film by Jesus Orellana (short sci fi film)

Top 5 Tips for Applying to Singularity University

The Importance of Doubt, Asking Questions and Not Knowing (Op Ed)

A Transhumanist Manifesto (manifesto proposal)

Hamlet’s Transhumanist Dilemma: Will Technology Replace Biology? (poetry?!)

Filed Under: Op Ed Tagged With: singularity weblog

Socrates Has Tea at Taxevity: Promod Sharma Takes a Peek Inside Singularity Weblog

October 6, 2014 by Socrates

tea at taxevity YouTubeA couple of weeks ago I went to visit my friend Promod Sharma who runs the Tea at Taxevity YouTube channel. Promod is a bit new to video recording but he is an expert in his own field of insurance and is an all-around nice guy to hang out with. So I was happy to have a cup of tea with him while providing a rare peek inside the Singularity Weblog.

If you are interested in watching the video you may notice some issues with slow frame-rates such as choppy and jerky head, mouth and/or eye movement.  [Bags under my eyes and lower-than-usual energy were entirely my own fault so I vow that next time I go on camera I will make sure to have a good night sleep and not pull an all-nighter. ;-] Still I hope you agree that the quality of our conversation was higher than the quality of our video recording. And so I decided to share this with you while asking you to focus on the former rather than the latter.

During my 1 hour interview with Promod we discuss a variety of topics such as: the technological singularity and whether we ought to fear it or not; the story behind my blogging and podcasting; our meeting at my first Podcamp Toronto; how WordPress and podcasting have changed the game; how passion keeps me going while fear is something I have to keep overcoming; the importance of proper preparation and having something unique in my interviews; some of the costs associated with blogging and podcasting…

 

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Filed Under: Video Tagged With: Nikola Danaylov, Singularity 1 on 1, singularity weblog

Singularity Weblog Layout Testing and Design Changes

March 3, 2014 by Socrates

Large Icon 800I have not done any design changes to Singularity Weblog for over 18 months. And I am afraid that the look and feel of my blog are starting to age.

There are 3 main reasons for taking so long:

1. Design changes take a lot of time

Until now I have not been convinced that investing my scarce time in redesigning Singularity Weblog will be time better spent than that invested in creating more new and unique high-quality content. After all, you come here for the content and not for my blog’s good looks, right?

2. Design changes take money

In addition to the time spent in thinking about and overseeing the update process, the reality is that I will have to pay a considerable amount of money to make it happen.

3. Design changes must facilitate optimum user engagement and experience

I want to make sure that any update will not bring about only subjective aesthetic changes but will go deeper than that. Ideally, a proper update must be aimed at objectively improving one thing that is very important to me: user experience.

But currently I do not have an objective idea as per what would be the best design layout in terms of improving your browsing experience on every possible device and platform.

And so I have been delaying.

But I can wait no more. It is time to design a more user- and mobile-friendly, better looking, more secure and faster loading Singularity Weblog. And one of the best ways to do so is by running some blog design and layout testing.

Please be aware that for the next 2 or 3 months Singularity Weblog will be undergoing layout testing and design changes.

Thus you are likely to notice one or several new blog layouts with new colors and text fonts. In other words, this blog may look different from what you are used to.

It may also look different for different people and on different devices.

Please do not be alarmed – this is a normal part of the process.

Testing should take roughly about 2 months at which point I will review the data and move forward with implementation of the most user-friendly blog layout that I can build and pay for.

In the meantime, I will keep publishing new and interesting unique content so that you can continue keeping an eye on the technological singularity.

I will also do what I can to make this transition as smooth as possible but will ask you to be patient as it is aimed at providing a better user experience for you.

Still, as always, please do not hesitate to send your suggestions, ideas and input.

“Together we can make a better future, better you!”

 

Filed Under: News Tagged With: singularity weblog

Without You There Will Be No Singularity Weblog!

November 28, 2013 by Socrates

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Singulati15333852Today I just want to take a minute and say “Thank You!”

Thank you, because without you there will be no Singularity Weblog.

Thank you, because without you there will be no Singularity 1on1.

Thank you, because without you I can call myself neither a blogger nor a podcaster.

Thank you, because, without your support, comments, and criticisms, I would have neither the means nor the motivation to continue doing my work.

Thank you for giving me a reason and always being there for me.

Thank you!

 

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: singularity weblog, Socrates, Thanksgiving

The Best of Singularity Weblog in 2012

January 1, 2013 by Socrates

Now that the old year is officially over, it is time to look back and acknowledge the very best posts on Singularity Weblog for 2012.

However, instead of writing a top 10 (or even worse – top 20) list, which research suggests people rarely read past the first 5, I intend to trick your brain by posting a bunch of Top 3 lists in several categories.  In this way, hopefully, you will get to (re)discover a few interesting articles from the Singularity Weblog Archive that you may have otherwise missed.

So, the categories that I have in mind are: most popular Singularity 1 on 1 podcast episodes; best articles by Socrates; best guest posts; most popular news; most popular short sci fi films and documentaries; best reviews and, finally, some old but gold articles from years past.

The metrics used for the ranking are a combination of Google Analytics, social bookmarks, post comments, emails to Socrates, and my rather partial and subjective personal opinion ;- )

In short, the list is compiled on the basis of 90% direct or indirect reader input from you, and 10% editorial assessment from me. Also, please note that once a post has been listed in one category it is automatically disqualified from the other ones.

Hope you like it, but, even if you don’t, make sure you set me straight with your comments after the post!

 

Most Popular Singularity 1 on 1 Podcast Episodes

Ray Kurzweil on Singularity 1 on 1: Be Who You Would Like To Be

Cory Doctorow on Singularity 1 on 1: The Singularity Is A Progressive Apocalypse

Hugo de Garis on Singularity 1 on 1: Are We Building Gods or Terminators?

 

Top 3 Singularity Op Ed Articles (by Socrates)

Top 10 Reasons We Should Fear The Singularity

17 Definitions of the Technological Singularity

Top 10 Reasons We Should NOT Fear The Singularity

 

Most Popular News

The Water Plasma Purifier: Clean, Safe and Cheap Water for Billions of People

Implants or Dentures?! How About Regrowing Your Own Teeth?

Teenager Invents Cancer Test Using Google

 

Top 3 Guest Blog Posts

Scarcity Causes All Wars and Violence

Our Grey Goo Future: Possibility and Probability

Artificial, Intelligent, and Completely Uninterested in You

 

Most Popular Sci Fi Short Films

Ruin: A Stunning Short Sci Fi Film by Wes Ball

Cost of Living: Short Sci Fi Film by Bendavid Grabinski

Aaron Sims’ Film Archetype: Your Memories Are Just A Glitch!

 

Top 3 Documentaries

Head-Transplantation: A Short Documentary about Dr. R. J. White’s Controversial Experiments

The Machine that Changed the World (Documentary)

Richard Feynman – The Last Journey Of A Genius (documentary)

 

Top Reviews

Prometheus Gave Us Fire. Ridley Scott’s Film Gave Us Hype, Disappointment And All The Wrong Messages!

Cloud Atlas: A Sextet Of Artistic Genius, Daring Imagination And Profound, Multi-Layered Meaning

TimeScapes: A Stunning Film by Tom Lowe

 

Singularity Humor

A Desktop Singularity: Security Cam Footage of The Technological Singularity As It Actually Happened

 

Old But Gold (Previously published content still getting good traffic)

Aubrey de Grey’s Singularity Podcast: Longevity Escape Velocity May Be Closer Than We Think (Singularity 1 on 1 interview)

23andMe DNA Test Review: It’s Right For Me But Is It Right for You? (product review)

Can Terraforming Venus Be The Solution To Population Growth? (Guest Blog Op Ed)

The Perils of Voice Recognition Technology (Funny Clip)

The Einstein Theory of Relativity: a 1923 Silent Animated Film

ROSA: an Epic Sci Fi Short Film by Jesus Orellana (short sci fi film)

Top 5 Tips for Applying to Singularity University

The Importance of Doubt, Asking Questions and Not Knowing (Op Ed)

A Transhumanist Manifesto (manifesto proposal)

Hamlet’s Transhumanist Dilemma: Will Technology Replace Biology? (poetry?!)

 

Filed Under: Op Ed Tagged With: Singularity 1 on 1, singularity weblog

FastForward Radio by The Speculist Puts Socrates In The Spot

December 6, 2012 by Socrates

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Last Night I did a one hour interview for FastForward Radio by the Speculist. During our conversation with hosts Phil Bowermaster and Stephen Gordon I covered a few topics such as the personal story behind the start of SingularitySymposium.com, SingularityWeblog.com and Singularity1on1.com. I also talked about technology in general and the singularity in particular and shared for the very first time my “technology is a magnifying mirror” thesis for a book I am thinking of writing in 2013.

Program Synopsis: Hosts Phil Bowermaster and Stephen Gordon welcome blogger, futurist, and fellow web broadcaster Nikola Danaylov (AKA “Socrates”) to FastForward Radio. Nikola reports daily about major trends in science, technology, and society which indicate big changes to come. He also discusses these changes with some of the world’s most fascinating people on his podcast, Singularity 1 on 1.

You can listen to or download the audio file above. To show your support you can write a review on iTunes, make a direct donation or become a patron on Patreon.

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Filed Under: Podcasts, Profiles Tagged With: fast forward radio, Nikola Danaylov, singularity weblog, Socrates, speculist

Socrates Thanks You: We May Not Have The Quantity (Yet), But We Certainly Have The Quality

October 26, 2012 by Socrates

Dear friends,

It took me a few days to digest the results from my first ever fund-raising campaign and decide what to do next. During that time I took a long, hard look in the mirror of public opinion and input.

Socrates takes a look in the mirror

I received many amazing testimonials and public endorsements and few criticisms. Still, I can’t fail to ignore 2 facts:

  1. Your input was overwhelmingly positive. I was simply overrun by messages not only via email but also via all kinds of social media. (This is one of the main reasons it took me so long to post this because I did my best to reply to as many of you as possible.)
  2. I failed to reach my stated goal of raising $30,000.

So, how do I reconcile the above 2 facts and what have I decided to do next?!

Check out the video below or the audio above to find out!

Thank you!

Filed Under: Op Ed Tagged With: Singularity 1 on 1, singularity weblog, Socrates

Ray, Aubrey, Natasha And Many Others Support Singularity 1 on 1. What About You?!

October 19, 2012 by Socrates

If you’ve been around Singularity Weblog you already know that I have a passion for it. Of course, one of my favorite features is the Singularity 1 on 1 podcast. I mean, who wouldn’t enjoy reading mind-blowing books and talking 1-on-1 to some of the most inspiring people from around the world across a variety of cutting edge fields and disciplines?! No wonder I love it so much.

Still, what is even more inspiring and motivational is knowing that what I do is not in vain. That it makes a real-world difference to you – my audience. Because without you there is no blog. Without you there is no podcast. Without you there can really be no Socrates.

And so it is with great pleasure that I am putting together this short collection of testimonials in support of my fund-raising campaign. Testimonials such as those are perhaps the best measure of real-world impact that I can wish for. Hope you enjoy them and consider showing your support too:

https://www.singularityweblog.com/donate-and-support-singularity-weblog/

Also, please be aware that regardless of whether I meet my starting goal or not, I am guaranteed to get a minimum of 90% of all funds raised.

Dr. Ray Kurzweil: I Support Singularity 1 on 1

 

Dr. Aubrey de Grey: I Support Singularity 1 on 1

 

Dr. Natasha Vita-More: I Support Singularity 1 on 1

 

https://www.singularityweblog.com/donate-and-support-singularity-weblog/

 

Other Testimonials:

“Singularity 1-on-1… bringing the future into my iPhone, one download at a time!” Trevor

“I wish I could give more, because this is probably the most life changing and thought provoking podcast and website that I’ve come across. Keep it up, Socrates.” Hans

“You have a great interview style (you let the guest talk!) and consistently interesting guests. Even when I do not think I will be interested, I end up enlightened. Thanks and please keep up the good work.” Jonathan

“Small, my contribution may be. Large, this idea will be.” Michael Crump

“Mind Enhancing Interviews from Socrates!” R. Kaaper

“I’ve listened to 90% of your podcasts. Your interviews and list of guests is fantastic! I hope you end up with the funds to continue.” JZGreenline

“Best wishes with this Nikola. Singularity 1on1 has my attention like no other broadcast.” iswasbe

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One Last Thing:

I stumbled upon a secret research study proving that anyone who donates to the Singularity 1 on 1 fund-raising campaign will live long and prosper after the singularity.

The study was conducted in 2045 by the AI research division at Singularity University.

So, if you like to ensure your place in the future don’t wait for the singularity!

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Filed Under: Op Ed, Profiles, Video Tagged With: Aubrey de Grey, Natasha Vita-More, Ray Kurzweil, Singularity 1 on 1, singularity weblog

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