This is my first singularity podcast.
I intend to do many more interviews like that so that we can spark the discussion about the singularity with the help of some of the best and brightest people that I can get to do a podcast for the benefit of us all.
My guest today is Australian James Harvey.
James Harvey is the author of the thought provoking book Singularia: Being at the Edge of Time.
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I have to admit that I have often been called a very logical person.
Most of the time I agree with the above characterization but, occasionally, there are exceptions.
I feel that my interview with James was a good example of the alternative, emotional me.
The result was that even if logically I didn’t agree with all of James’ arguments, I dare say that I felt a deep connection to him and he managed to move me. Thus, even though this was the first direct conversation between the two of us, I hope that I will have the privilege to talk and socialize with him more and that eventually one day I can call him my friend.
I enjoyed the whole interview and believe it is well worth listening to. Though different parts will resonate better with different people, two quotes stand out as something that I will personally take away from James on this occasion:
1. “I respect science and think it is a marvelous tool but I do not worship it!”
2. “We are Singularia”
Stay tuned for more great singularity podcast interviews coming soon to SoundCloud from the fantastic archive of Singularity Weblog.
