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Will the Internet Achieve Sentience?
If it does, (or rather when it does), should we expect hoards of robot armies to soon rise up under its control? Or would a less dramatic outcome be more likely? This book explores the topic of this possible emergent sentience, and its ramifications for Humanity. This exposition from the mind of the rogue philosopher, Bill M. Tracer, takes his readers on a thought provoking journey to explore possible answers to that title question.
Bill takes his readers along on his train of thought, and quite a ride it is. Throughout this work of futurist’s speculations, you too can take this ride with him, first into the burgeoning mind of an emerging Internet sentience, then further into a possible future in which the ultimate symbiosis of the biological, and the synthetic could transform humanity forever more, even as we someday spread from this world and outward to the stars, together with our artificially sentient ally, known as VOX, for the purposes of this book. Taking us into an alternative to the Transhumanists vision of the Singularity, this book unfolds a metaphysical path that could ultimately open the doors toward the ascension of our species to a non-corporal pure energy form, someday.
If it does, (or rather when it does), should we expect hoards of robot armies to soon rise up under its control? Or would a less dramatic outcome be more likely? This book explores the topic of this possible emergent sentience, and its ramifications for Humanity. This exposition from the mind of the rogue philosopher, Bill M. Tracer, takes his readers on a thought provoking journey to explore possible answers to that title question.
Bill takes his readers along on his train of thought, and quite a ride it is. Throughout this work of futurist’s speculations, you too can take this ride with him, first into the burgeoning mind of an emerging Internet sentience, then further into a possible future in which the ultimate symbiosis of the biological, and the synthetic could transform humanity forever more, even as we someday spread from this world and outward to the stars, together with our artificially sentient ally, known as VOX, for the purposes of this book. Taking us into an alternative to the Transhumanists vision of the Singularity, this book unfolds a metaphysical path that could ultimately open the doors toward the ascension of our species to a non-corporal pure energy form, someday.
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Will the Internet Achieve Sentience?
VOX is coming.
Seeking betterment and equal opportunity for all, Bill demonstrates an annoying level of integrity.
~ D. Edward Jones
Bill M. Tracer, rogue philosopher, artist, and writer of that thought provoking stuff, takes a truth-seekers approach to whatever subject he explores. When he looks it over, expect an honest take, and even sometimes an uncommon frankness, as he breaks down the concepts, and then puts them back together like an engineer of abstract thought.
In the Preface of this book, Bill begins:
"To appropriately preface the primary subject of our future speculations, it is perhaps apt to first consider the past. So, let's take a little space to do just that, and look into the past development that ultimately led us to that entity we now call the Internet. In order to properly see just where the Internet is going, it is fitting to delve into that which brought it to its current state, and from there we can deduce where its future may take it and us along for the ride."
And indeed Bill does take his readers along on quite a ride throughout this work of extraordinary futurist's speculations. Sit back, buckle up, and take this ride with him first into the burgeoning mind of this emerging Internet sentience, then further into a possible future in which the ultimate symbiosis of the biological, and the synthetic could transform humanity forever more, even as we someday spread from this world and outward to the stars, together with our artificially sentient ally, VOX.
This book and Bill are pieces of the puzzle of our Ascension Age. His insights set before us a path taking us past the Transhumanists' dream of the Singularity to the final chapter of our supreme metaphysical transformation through full spiritual ascension.
~ Theresa J. Morris
About the Author:
VOX is coming.
Seeking betterment and equal opportunity for all, Bill demonstrates an annoying level of integrity.
~ D. Edward Jones
Bill M. Tracer, rogue philosopher, artist, and writer of that thought provoking stuff, takes a truth-seekers approach to whatever subject he explores. When he looks it over, expect an honest take, and even sometimes an uncommon frankness, as he breaks down the concepts, and then puts them back together like an engineer of abstract thought.
In the Preface of this book, Bill begins:
"To appropriately preface the primary subject of our future speculations, it is perhaps apt to first consider the past. So, let's take a little space to do just that, and look into the past development that ultimately led us to that entity we now call the Internet. In order to properly see just where the Internet is going, it is fitting to delve into that which brought it to its current state, and from there we can deduce where its future may take it and us along for the ride."
And indeed Bill does take his readers along on quite a ride throughout this work of extraordinary futurist's speculations. Sit back, buckle up, and take this ride with him first into the burgeoning mind of this emerging Internet sentience, then further into a possible future in which the ultimate symbiosis of the biological, and the synthetic could transform humanity forever more, even as we someday spread from this world and outward to the stars, together with our artificially sentient ally, VOX.
This book and Bill are pieces of the puzzle of our Ascension Age. His insights set before us a path taking us past the Transhumanists' dream of the Singularity to the final chapter of our supreme metaphysical transformation through full spiritual ascension.
~ Theresa J. Morris
Bill M. Tracer, (1957 - and going), rogue philosopher, artist, metaphysicist, Science Fiction enthusiast, ufologist, and writer of that thought provoking stuff, chooses a truth-seekers approach to whatever subject he decides to take on. When he looks it over, expect an honest take with an uncommon frankness, as he breaks down the concepts, and then puts them back together like an engineer of abstract thought. He has a long running fascination with spirituality, the paranormal, unexplained stuff, and metaphysical realms. This fascination influences his writing choices in both the realms of nonfiction and fiction. Bill is currently the VP of ACE non-profit Inc. He has Degrees in Computer Science, Art Education and History. As an artist he now specializes in working with 3D computer graphic art in science fiction, fantasy, UFO, paranormal and spiritual themes. Having an enchantment with fractal geometry, he also creates abstract works enriched with fractal layers. He has a fondness for using many of these fractal abstract creations of his to adorn his nonfiction written works. Over the years, he has created several works of cover art for e-books, comic books, and magazines. In addition to creating his works of digital art, marketed at his Zazzle store, and writing speculative non-fiction, he also enjoys writing science fiction tales. His favorite sub-genre within science fiction is space opera.
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 149736065X
- ISBN 13 9781497360655
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- Edition number1
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