Singularity...Hey, it could happen

     Singularity is the merging point of man and machine.  Machines will pass humans up in intelligence.  This concept is conceivable due to how fast technology has evolved in the past 46 years.  Singularity was thought of by Raymond Kurzweil, a well-credited inventor and very intelligent.  He believes that although Singularity will occur in 2045, it is uncertain how technology will look on humans once more intelligent than the human race.
     There are many instances that may occur when Singularity occurs and technology becomes the most intelligent.  Examples given in the article include merging "with them to become super-intelligent cyborgs, using computers to extend our intellectual abilities the same way that cars and planes extend our physical abilities" as well as "Maybe the computers will turn on humanity and annihilate us."  (Grossman 1).  As far as anybody can see, the future is unpredictable, but we all know that much progress is occurring.  As the article puts it, "computers are getting faster faster — that is, the rate at which they're getting faster is increasing."  The rate that technology is progressing is exponential, because with new technologies it is easier to create newer technology.  Many theories have risen and books have been written.
     In Brave New World, the author creates a Utopia made possible only by the advancement of machines.  In the book, singularity has yet to occur, humanity is dependent on the assembly line, and Henry Ford is worshiped.  It is seen that the population and people themselves are planned and that many actions that take place in the book occur due to advancements in technology.  Assembly lines are used for human production, and a substance has been created that will provide humans with immortality-soma.  Bernard, the main character in Brave New World, does not like how much machines are used in society and may be quite fearful of the  advancements in technology.  In reality, machines are not used as much as in the book, but if advancements continue, the book and reality may not be so different.  Depending point of view, in can be seen as a good thing or bad thing.  My personal belief is that the society in Brave New World is not so bad (but that may only be true if  would be an alpha).