Singularitarianism is a moral philosophy based upon the belief that a technological singularity - the technological creation of smarter-than-human intelligence - is possible, advocating deliberate action to effect and ensure its safety. While some futurology and transhumanism speculate on the possibility and nature of this supposed singularity (often referred to as the Singularity ), a Singularitarian believes it is not only possible, but that it can also be guided, and acts in ways that he/she believes will contribute to its safety and early arrival.

=Beliefs=

In his essay [http://yudkowsky.net/sing/principles.html Singularitarian Principles] , Eliezer Yudkowsky writes that there are four qualities that define a Singularitarian: *A Singularitarian believes that the Singularity is possible and desirable. *A Singularitarian actually works to bring about the Singularity. *A Singularitarian views the Singularity as an entirely secular, non-mystical process — not the culmination of any form of religious prophecy or destiny. *A Singularitarian believes the Singularity should benefit the entire world, and should not be a means to benefit any specific individual or group.

Many believe a technological singularity is possible without adopting Singularitarianism as a moral philosophy. Although the exact numbers are hard to quantify, Singularitarianism is presently a small movement. In July 2000, Eliezer Yudkowsky, Brian Atkins, and Sabine Atkins founded the [http://singinst.org Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence] to work towards the creation of self-improving Friendly AI of human-similar intelligence. The Singularity Institute s writings argue for the idea that an AI of human-similar intelligence with the ability to improve upon its own design would rapidly lead to superintelligence.

Singularitarians believe that reaching the Singularity swiftly and safely is the best possible way to minimize net existential risk and maximize positive utility in the world.

= Singularitarians =

*Brian Atkins *Christian Rovner *Edwin Evans *Eliezer Yudkowsky *Emil Gilliam *Jeff Medina *Michael Anissimov *Michael Roy Ames *Michael Wilson *Mikko Rauhala *Mitch Howe *Nader Chehab *Nick Hay *Ray Kurzweil *Robin Lee Powell *Sabine Atkins *Tyler Emerson

= External links =

==Websites of Singularitarians==

*[http://www.singinst.org/about.html#batkins Brian Atkins] *[http://crovner.f2g.net/ Christian Rovner] *[http://home.pacbell.net/eevans2/ Edwin Evans] *[http://www.yudkowsky.net/beyond Eliezer Yudkowsky] *[http://www.singinst.org/about.html#gilliam Emil Gilliam] *[http://www.painfullyclear.com/ Jeff Medina] *[http://www.acceleratingfuture.com/michael Michael Anissimov] *[http://www.geocities.com/michaelroyames/ Michael Roy Ames] *[http://www.sl4.org/wiki/Starglider Michael Wilson] *[http://mjr.iki.fi/index Mikko Rauhala] *[http://www.iconfound.com/empowermentacademy/works.htm Mitch Howe] *[http://www.naderchehab.tk/ Nader Chehab] *[http://www.sl4.org/wiki/NickHay Nick Hay] *[http://www.singularity.com Ray Kurzweil] *[http://www.digitalkingdom.org/~rlpowell/ Robin Lee Powell] *[http://www.posthuman.com/ Sabine Atkins] *[http://www.tyleremerson.com Tyler Emerson]

= Interviews and Talks by Singularitarians =